Engineering Technician- Mechanical
Tempo · San Diego, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $24.27 to $30.76 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Tempo's roles stay open a median of 59 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 63% of Tempo's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tempo
- high 8 stale, 1 reposted of 8 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-25
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tempo's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tempo.
About this role
The Engineering Technician at Tempo will be responsible for producing engineered parts and assembling testing apparatus, instruments, sensors, and prototypes related to thermochemical energy storage systems. Daily tasks include interpreting CAD models, performing TIG/MIG welding, operating machine shop equipment, and collaborating with engineers to troubleshoot and improve designs. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex R&D projects in a fast-paced startup environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tempo as an employer.
What you need
- Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology, formal welding certification, or completion of a technical/trade school program
- 2–4 years of hands-on experience in mechanical fabrication, welding, and assembly
- Proficiency in TIG and MIG welding on various metals
- Exceptional safety acumen and commitment to safe work practices
- Familiarity with manual mills, lathes, grinders, and general metalworking tools
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications
Nice to have
- Experience in high-temperature applications, thermal systems, or energy storage
- Knowledge of materials science, particularly around fabrication and welding of heat-resistant materials
- Familiarity with safety standards and best practices in fabrication and high-temperature R&D settings
What you get
- Equity
- Benefits
Worth weighing
- No specific salary details beyond the range provided
- The role involves working with high-temperature materials which may require specialized knowledge
- The company values clear communication and low-ego helpfulness, which may indicate a collaborative but demanding work culture
Summarised from Tempo's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Tempo on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-25. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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