Process Technician

Why Aero Shield might be great for you

Aero Shield is a collaborative team of 25+ people bound by a mission to deliver innovative new materials to make our lives more sustainable. A lot of energy is wasted by poor building insulation, especially poorly insulated windows and we want to change that. We are developing super‑insulating, transparent inserts for windows based on aerogels, bringing state‑of‑the‑art thermal comfort and energy efficiency into buildings at an affordable price.

You’ll become part of a growing team where everyone is familiar, collaborating closely to tackle impactful challenges. In this environment, you’ll be surrounded by talented individuals who excel in their roles and are supportive team players.

Our goal is to ensure that our super‑insulating silica aerogel, the first truly transparent aerogel, is widely adopted to enable affordable, high‑performance windows.

We’re in search of someone who enjoys the autonomy offered by a dynamic small startup environment and takes initiative to find new learning opportunities. This person should be highly organized and detail oriented, have a passion for learning new skills and processes, and be able to work collaboratively with others.

We highly value a positive team culture and are looking for someone who wants to be part of continuously enhancing this culture – ideally playing an active role in this as the company grows. This person should embody Aero Shield’s values of Understand & Improve, Value People and Persons, and Act Sustainably.

The Process Technician will be part of the Aerogel Manufacturing team assisting in production of Aerogel sheets.

As the ideal candidate you have experience working in a hands‑on setting and have an unwavering commitment to safety and data integrity. You thrive in fast‑paced environments with a strong safety and problem‑solving culture. You are organized, detail‑oriented, eager to learn new processes, and reliable. The ideal candidate will thrive in a start‑up environment where the results of their work play a key role in advancing Aeroshield’s technology.

• Manufacturing & Operations: Perform manufacturing activities which include aerogel casting, process equipment operation and monitoring, and aerogel handling.
• Quality & Yield Tracking: Track production yield and identify where issues or defects originate, documenting results using Aero Shield standard practices and collaborating with the team to implement solutions.
• Analysis: Run simple analytical testing equipment per SOPs and document results
• Engineering
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with the engineering team to build, assemble, and test novel in‑house designed machines, actively engaging in problem‑solving and brainstorming to develop new solutions for technician‑adjacent work.

This role requires candidates to be on‑site 5 days a week at our facility in Waltham, MA.

Many great team members do not fit a “standard blueprint”. Even if you do not fit all aspects listed below, but feel that you can contribute to Aero Shield’s team, please do not hesitate to apply or to reach out with questions. Great candidates for this role enjoy learning quickly, are excited about new technologies, and possess a technical background through school or work experience.

• High school diploma required. Associate degree or higher is a plus, ideally in a tech‑related field.
• Hands‑on experience in manufacturing, assembly, machine shop, lab, or R&D environments.
• Experience with QC or analytical techniques.
• Can use a variety of fabrication techniques and standard machine shop tools to assist in maintenance and implementing process changes.
• Can accurately interpret technical drawings, schematics, and engineering ideas.
• Experience performing quality inspections and attention to detail.
• Safety minded person who can follow rules but also elevate safety culture.

• Experience working hands‑on with machinery such as compressors, pumps, valves, etc.
• Experience with glass, laminate, or Insulated Glass Unit (IGU)-type materials.
• Familiarity with data collection, data entry and software tools, particularly Microsoft Office (Excel) and…