Electrical Technician
Periodic Labs · Menlo Park, CA
CHECKED 21H AGO
Bio & Science AIonsite$124k–$154k
At a glance
Highlights
- Build an autonomous laboratory for high-throughput materials discovery.
- Work hands-on from synthesis to cryogenic measurements of novel compounds.
- Help shape lab SOPs, workflows and automation deployment strategy.
What they offer
- Hands-on experience at the cutting edge of materials discovery
- Exposure to broad characterization workflows from synthesis to cryogenic measurements
- Opportunity to help build lab SOPs and influence lab and automation strategy
- Collaborative environment with scientists, engineers and automation experts
Ideal candidate
A hands-on builder who loves wiring, instruments and electro-mechanical systems and takes pride in precision and clear documentation. You thrive in evolving startup labs and enjoy bridging science and engineering to accelerate discovery.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent lab experience in Materials Science, Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Control Systems or related field
- Hands-on instrumentation and controls experience, preferably low-voltage 24VDC wiring and controls enclosure fabrication
- Experience wiring and integrating mass flow controllers, pressure transducers, solenoid valves and thermocouples
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, redlining schematics and building to print
- Experience selecting electrical supplies, wire/cable and enclosure components
- Experience with digital multi-meters, volt meters and current measuring devices
- Experience with Lock-Out-Tag-Out safety practices
- Strong attention to detail, record-keeping and task documentation
- Comfort wiring digital and analog I/O devices and controls fieldbuses
- Flexibility to adapt to evolving startup and research-oriented lab workflows
Lab profile
About Periodic Labs
AI and physical sciences company building state-of-the-art models to accelerate breakthroughs in materials and energy.
What they build
- State-of-the-art AI models for scientific discovery
Known for
- Materials science
- Energy
- Semiconductors
- Lab automation
Key facts
- Backed by world-class investors