Advanced Manufacturing Technician

About HydroGraph

HydroGraph is a hyper-growth advanced materials company scaling pristine, high-performance graphene via its patented Hyperion detonation technology. With more than 70 active commercial projects, a growing global footprint, and industry-leading material quality (99.8% pure graphene), HydroGraph is building the next generation of engineered materials for coatings, composites, and energy storage.

Role Overview

We are seeking a hands-on and detail-oriented Advanced Manufacturing Technician to join our growing Advance Manufacturing team. In this role, you will support the installation, qualification, and validation of new production equipment and processes, and help ensure mechanical systems are repaired, modified, and maintained to specification. Working closely with Mechanical and Process Engineering, this role serves as a key source of hands‑on observation and data during equipment trials and process qualification, helping the team understand how systems perform, how easily they can be assembled or serviced, and where improvements are needed before full-rate production.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document repairs, modifications, and adjustments to new and existing production equipment and mechanical systems.
• Gather and document data and observations useful for developing, designing, modifying, or repairing mechanical systems.
• Participate in Installation, Operational, and Process Qualification activities, as well as validation trials.
• Support Process Engineering, as needed, by collecting data and providing hands‑on insight during trials and process improvement activities.
• Support the training and production readiness of new product launches, including assisting in the training of production technicians and operators, to help ensure successful transfer of new products into production.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including tools and equipment, in accordance with company standards.
• Communicate observations on equipment performance, ease or difficulty of assembly, and system reliability to Mechanical and Process Engineering.
• Assist in operating equipment and test/data-collection instrumentation used to evaluate new and existing processes.
• Follow established safety protocols, work instructions, and technical procedures when working with mechanical systems and production equipment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, and Production teams to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide hands‑on support and ideas that advance the goals of Advance Manufacturing as well as the broader organization.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience in maintenance or a similar hands‑on, technical role.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean, organized workstation.
• Willingness to learn new equipment, testing methods, and data‑collection processes.
• Comfortable working with hand tools, production equipment, and basic documentation systems.
• Ability to follow detailed technical procedures and safety protocols.

Preferred

• Technical or engineering-related degree or relevant coursework.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, industrial, or process environment.
• Familiarity reading engineering drawings, schematics, or basic P&IDs.
• Experience of machining processes such CNC machining, laser cutting, 3D printing and welding

Work Environment

This role operates in an active chemical/process manufacturing environment and requires regular presence on the plant floor. The engineer will be exposed to industrial equipment, chemical agents, and process systems, and must adhere to all applicable safety protocols at all times.

• Environment: Indoor and outdoor process/chemical plant settings; exposure to heat, noise, fumes, and moving machinery is expected. Must be able to occasionally work outdoors in varying weather conditions to operate valves and manage chemical feedstock supply lines, following all chemical handling and site safety protocols.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift. Frequent lifting and carrying of equipment, tools, or materials up to 20 lbs; occasional lifting up to 50 lbs with assistance.
• Working at Heights: Must be able to occasionally work at elevations up to 15 ft when troubleshooting and maintaining process equipment, utilizing ladders, platforms, scissor lift or elevated walkways in accordance with site safety requirements.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Use of PPE is mandatory in designated areas, including but not limited to safety glasses, hard hat, steel‑toed boots, hearing protection, respiratory protection (breathing mask/respirator) when working in areas with chemical exposure or poor ventilation, and fall protection equipment (full‑body harness and lanyard) when working at elevated heights.
• Schedule: Standard business hours, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend or off‑hours work may be required to support planned maintenance, shutdowns, startups, or urgent production challenges.
• Travel: May require occasional travel to other production facilities, client locations, or vendor facilities

Why Join HydroGraph

• Lead the core scientific engine of one of the fastest‑growing graphene companies in the world.
• Shape a next‑generation materials platform used across aerospace, energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, and defense.
• Work directly with global partners and world‑class advisors (GEIC, OEMs, DoD).
• Competitive compensation, and career advancement as the company scales.