Lead Technologist Jobs

We are looking for a LEAD TECHNOLOGIST to join our core team to drive laboratory experimental design, development, and execution of novel mechanical and fluid systems. This is a full-time, benefits eligible contract role that reports directly to the Vice President of Engineering. The initial term is 6 months. The position includes the possibility for contract renewal/extension or full-time employment
Quidnet Energy is pioneering a breakthrough technology to solve one of the key challenges of the 21st century: energy storage. Quidnet utilizes proven techniques to provide ultra-low-cost electricity storage at grid scale, enabling power to be delivered to the grid when it is needed most.
As Lead Technologist You Will

• Participate in design review meeting with Engineering, Operations, and R&D personnel to discuss the scope, design, and expected performance and work out constructability issues.
• Review and approve design deliverables to include drawings, technical requirements, and quotations.
• Ensure that all laboratory equipment and facilities are designed, operated, and maintained so as to maximize reproducibility and throughput.
• Manage contract laboratory technicians to accomplish engineering, operational, and R&D goals.
• Adhere to Quidnet’s safety culture, and support company initiatives as required.
• Review vendor materials quotations, prepare technical evaluations, and recommend selections based on technical merit along with price and delivery.
• Review lessons learned from past projects and incorporate recommendations into future designs.
• Actively identify and communicate new lessons learned and quality incidents for assigned projects.

This role will initially comprise about 70% direct technical work, 15% supervision of technicians and 15% communicating/reporting to internal customers.
What We Look For In Our Lead Technologist

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks accordingly.
• Be able to see screens, detect color coding, and read fine print
• Significant experience in:
• Broad technical knowledge including specific hands-on experience with laboratory scale fluid systems and mechanical test and measurement equipment.
• Engineering development and/or laboratory work, testing, data acquisition,fluids, fluid mixing, and hydraulics.
• The candidate must be able to work full-time in the lab located in Houston, Texas (BW8 & I-10)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical issues and impacts to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate mechanical, electrical, new materials and fluidic systems to control and measure fluids and mechanical properties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Withstand repetitive motion
• Fluency in Python, LabView, MatLAB, Comsol, AutoCAD solid state physics and similar engineering/modeling/control software (preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve through use of research, brainstorming, or previous experience.
• Prior responsibility for apparatus and experiemental design including troubleshooting and maintenance
• Lift object up to 50 pounds above the shoulder
• Bachelor's degree or higher mechanical, chemical, physics, physical chemistry, or other related field.
• Laboratory equipment operational and/or design experience.
• Travel occasionally to Quidnet experimental and operational well sites
• The candidate must be able to:
• Safely work with fluid systems under moderate pressures (<100 psi).
• Demonstrated ability to assist in the design, fabrication, testing, operation, troubleshooting and maintenance of novel laboratory equipment and fluid system designs.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
At Quidnet, we are energized about advancing energy solutions that deliver affordable, clean energy and accelerate our transition to a robust electric grid. We get excited by finding better ways to solve existing problems and implementing them in a timeframe previously considered impossible. We value intelligence, related experience, hard work and a desire to make a difference,

• Distinction. You introduce a fundamentally differentiated solution into a predominantly commoditized marketplace that has the potential to dominate and transform utility-scale power project development
• Impact. Your talent, time, and energy will critically impact the company’s success in providing low-cost long duration energy storage,a key challenge of our time
• Compensation. You are vested in a high-potential success story, with competitive compensation, benefits, and comprehensive PTO and leave policies, in a high-growth start-up company with world-class venture capital backing.
• Ownership. You hold broad responsibilities with high autonomy in a communicative, collaborative, and fast-paced environment
• Growth. You will encounter, be challenged by, and work through an incredibly diverse range of obstacles

Quidnet Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. QE does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.