Engineering Lab Technician
Accelsius
Operations
Austin, TX, USA
Engineering Lab Technician
As AI, cloud computing, streaming, and IoT applications rapidly expand, data centers are facing unprecedented thermal and power challenges. Accelsius is developing revolutionary direct-to-chip, 2-phase cooling technologies that enable next-generation performance, sustainability, and scalability for Server OEMs, Data Centers, and Edge Computing Operators.
Position Summary
The Lab Technician will play a critical role in supporting prototype development, hardware builds, and experimental testing within Accelsius’ engineering lab. This highly hands-on role requires technical curiosity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to accelerate product innovation and validation efforts.
Key Responsibilities
- Assemble, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain prototype systems and lab test setups.
- Support hardware prototyping, validation testing, and engineering experiments.
- Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, assembly instructions, and test procedures.
- Assist engineers with experimental setup, data collection, documentation, and troubleshooting activities.
- Perform electromechanical assembly, including handling cooling components, sensors, instrumentation, tubing, and related hardware.
- Support fabrication, brazing, soldering, and mechanical integration activities as needed.
- Maintain lab organization, equipment calibration, inventory, and safety standards.
- Assist with rack-level system builds and integration activities during internal testing and early customer deployments.
- Identify opportunities to improve lab processes, test methodologies, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Education/Experience:
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, R&D, or hardware prototyping environment.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a technical field preferred, but equivalent practical experience will also be considered.
- Technical Skills
- Hands-on experience with hardware assembly, testing, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with brazing, soldering, or related mechanical assembly techniques preferred.
- Familiarity with thermal systems, fluid handling systems, electronics troubleshooting, or instrumentation preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly documentation.
- Experience using common lab tools, hand tools, and test equipment.
Additional Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across engineering teams.
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities.
- Previous startup, hardware development, or R&D lab experience is a plus.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to stand, bend, and work in a lab environment for extended periods.
- Comfortable working around mechanical, electrical, and fluid-based systems while following lab safety procedures.
Accelsius offers a competitive salary with equity, a full range of benefits including medical and dental, 401K, and unlimited PTO.
The position is based in Austin, Texas.
Accelsius does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Accelsius encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.
