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Test & Reliability Technician

The Boring Company

Job Location:

Bastrop, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 26 August 2026 (10 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 23 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Boring Company was founded to solve the problem of soul-destroying traffic by creating an underground network of tunnels. Today we are creating the technology to increase tunneling speed and decrease costs by a factor of 10 or more with the ultimate goal of making Hyperloop adoption viable and enabling rapid transit across densely populated regions.

A Test Technician at The Boring Company conducts experiments to increase tunneling speed reduce cost and increase reliability. The test engineering team designs experiments and relies on Test Technicians to diligently conduct the experiments and provide feedback to improve future experiments. This position may also involve field support to underground tunneling operations. The current schedule (subject to change) requires flexibility in hours and shift availability.

Responsibilities

Conduct experiments that serve to optimize the tunneling process (increase speed reduce cost).
Conduct experiments that validate machine reliability.
Maintain and upgrade test stands and testing equipment.
Troubleshoot repair and overhaul of mechanical systems on test stands such as pumps chillers or gearboxes and electrical systems on test stands such as IO PLCs and power distribution.
Driving of general shop equipment (forklifts boom lifts scissor lifts etc.).
Effectively communicate with management/supervisors other technicians and engineering staff.
Check work after completion of each operation in job and/or completed job to ensure it is complete per specification.
Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in an approved manner.
Setup of safety equipment and work platforms.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.
Strong math skills - Algebra and Geometry.
Enjoyed science and math in school.
5 years of maintenance technician experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
2 years of experience with hydraulic pneumatic mechanical and/or electrical repair.
Extreme diligence while collecting and recording data.

Preferred Skills and Experience

Associate degree in physics chemistry math and/or engineering.
Certificate or studies related to roles and responsibilities or basic qualifications.
Ability to read engineering drawings blueprints schematics SLDs and CAD drawings (hydraulic and pneumatic drawings a plus)
Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Millwright skills and abilities or industrial multi-craft and mechanical trades.
Ability to write detailed repair reports (advanced MS Office skills).
Experience with hand/power tools forklifts and other heavy equipment.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean working environment while adhering to company policies quality policies and industry standards.
Detail-oriented organized and experience operating at a high degree of urgency.
Analytical thinker that gets to the root cause of the problem and comes up with a permanent solution.

Additional Requirements

Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
Ability to stoop bend crawl and maneuver in tight spaces.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed.
Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Culture

Were a team of dedicated smart and scrappy people. Our employees are passionate about our mission and determined to innovate at every opportunity.

Benefits

We offer employer-paid medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) plan paid holidays paid vacation and a competitive amount of equity for all permanent employees.

The Boring Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with The Boring Company is governed on the basis of merit competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race color religion gender national origin/ethnicity veteran status disability status age sexual orientation gender identity marital status mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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