Materials R&D Lab Technician

Antora Energy is seeking a Materials R&D Lab Technician to join our materials development team at our headquarters near San Jose, CA. This hands-on role involves executing high-temperature experiments, operating instrumentation, and producing clear documentation. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced hardware R&D environment, is meticulous about data quality, and takes pride in keeping a lab running smoothly.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or higher in a technical field (e.g., Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Physics, Chemistry, or related discipline), or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in a hardware R&D lab, test lab, or similar hands-on technical environment.
• Direct experience operating furnaces, kilns, ovens, or other high-temperature equipment.
• Familiarity with data acquisition systems (DAQs), thermocouples, and common lab instrumentation.
• Strong documentation habits — comfortable maintaining lab notebooks, writing test reports, and organizing data.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and AI for basic data organization, plotting, and analysis.
• Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, and comfortable working independently once given clear direction.
• Ability to lift and handle lab samples and equipment (up to ~50 lbs)

Benefits

• Premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance
• 401K plan with employer contributions
• Flexible spending accounts
• Industry leading paid-time-off policy
• Paid volunteer time off