Job Description

NRG is the leading integrated power company in the U.S., built on the strength of our diverse competitive electric generation portfolio and leading retail electricity platform. A Fortune 500 company, NRG creates value through best-in-class operations, reliable and efficient electric generation, and a retail platform serving residential and commercial businesses. Working with electricity customers large and small, we implement sustainable solutions for producing and managing energy, developing smarter energy choices and delivering exceptional service as our retail electricity providers serve almost three million residential and commercial customers throughout the country.

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GOAL ZERO is looking for a qualified Senior Electrical Engineering Technician to test and repair Goal Zero products during the development process to facilitate a consistent and positive customer service experience that is in line with our brand in the portable power market. The successful candidate will have significant education and/or experience with board level electronics and have an understanding of fundamental principles of electronics, as well as the equipment used to test and modify electronics, with specific experience on power or consumer electronics a plus. A dedication to and focus on high quality outcomes is a must, combining technical skills and detail oriented work to become a high performance member of our team.

In addition to technical expertise, the idea candidate will have an extreme ownership mentality towards receiving, committing to, and delivering on tasks, as well as picking up gray space or undefined responsibilities with an eye toward the overall success of our product through the lens of a great customer experience. Strong communication skills are critical.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Core duties and responsibilities include the following.

Perform product testing, validating hardware and firmware specifications as well as running tests with an eye towards the customer experience
Operate, create, and improve equipment and accessories for testing and custom orders
Guide less experienced technicians with proper safety, test, and workmanship practices.
Provide technical support for escalated issues from Customer Service and other business departments
Assist the Quality Engineering, Engineering, and Project Management teams as needed with soldering, testing, logistics, and technical efforts
Clean and organize workshop
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

Bachelors Degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience, with an additional 5 years of engineering tech experience

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of lab equipment and tools, including multi-meters, electronic loads, electronic supplies and oscilloscopes
Fundamentals of electronics, including an understanding of current, voltage, and resistance

Physical Requirements

Open office environment Primary
Evening and weekend work as job duties demand, especially in collaborating and syncing up with overseas partners
Occasionally requires lifting up to 50lbs as appropriate to perform duties and responsibilities
Domestic and International Travel up to 10% may be required

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Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

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