Joblaze summary

In the role of Failure Analysis Technician at Base Power, the individual is responsible for diagnosing hardware failures by conducting tests and collaborating with engineers to identify root causes. Key skills include hands-on experience with lab tools, familiarity with electronics, and strong organizational abilities. This position is well-suited for someone with a technical background, particularly in engineering or technology, who is detail-oriented and curious about hardware functionality. The team operates in a fast-paced startup environment, emphasizing adaptability and a commitment to improving product reliability.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze November 8, 2026. Last confirmed on Base Power's careers page November 8, 2026.
Google Workspace appears in 2.7% of 527 comparable junior other roles in United States; Power Supplies appears in 0.2% of 527 comparable junior other roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Failure Analysis Technician role remote?: No — this is an on-site role in Austin, TX, United States.
Where is the role based?: Base Power is hiring for this position in Austin, TX, United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Google Workspace, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Power Supplies, Soldering.
What seniority level is this role?: Base Power targets junior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Failure Analysis Technician role at Base Power.

From the original posting

About the Role

When Base hardware fails in the field, it comes back to you. You'll open it up, run the tests, and help engineers figure out exactly what broke and why. Your findings feed directly into design changes, firmware fixes, and line improvements on a product already running in homes. You'll also build the tools and processes that make failure analysis faster, and keep the lab running safely.

What You'll Do

Test returned hardware and help engineers find root cause.
Build and improve the fixtures, test equipment, and processes used to triage returns. Own the process and make it better.
Track throughput and results, flag new quality issues, and give engineers the context to prioritize fixes in firmware, the product, or the line.
Keep the lab safe, clean, and organized.

What You'll Bring

High school diploma or equivalent. An associate's degree in Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, or a related field is a plus.
Hands-on experience supporting design, testing, or assembly in an engineering or technical environment.
Comfort with multimeters, power supplies, and standard lab tools. This is a must.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Clear communication with engineers and vendors.
Curiosity about how things work and a desire to understand the hardware you test.

Preferred Skills

Teardown and failure analysis of electronics or batteries.
Soldering, rework, and harness building.
Oscilloscopes, data acquisition, or thermal cameras.
Working safely around high voltage.
Google Workspace and basic IT troubleshooting.

About the Team

Our hardware reliability and test team breaks Base products before our members can. We run mechanical, electrical, environmental, and abuse testing from component to full system, track how the fleet holds up in the field, root-cause the failures that matter, and feed fixes straight back to design. Homeowners across the country rely on Base for whole-home backup and lower electricity bills. Our network of home batteries also helps keep the grid stable as demand climbs from AI, electrification, and extreme weather. We build in-house and expand at a speed and cost incumbents can't match, and this team makes that possible.

Our Values

First Principles Thinking: Question assumptions. Principles > rules.

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Failure Analysis Technician