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Sauron

Sauron is hiring: Electrician in San Francisco

Sauron, San Francisco, CA, US, 94102

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Electrician

Sauron protects your family and home, bringing the innovations of autonomous robots and self-driving cars to residential security. Our team is led by veteran entrepreneurs and roboticists, alumni of Zipline, Tesla, Apple, and Google. Sauron has raised an $22M seed round led by A* and Atomic with participation from other leading venture capital firms and angel investors, including 8VC and Flock Safety CEO Garret Langley.

We are seeking a licensed Electrician with a strong background in low voltage systems and a valid C-7 license to help us deploy cutting edge home-security systems. You will be responsible for installing, wiring, and troubleshooting both off-the-shelf and proprietary hardware.

This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, takes pride in their craftsmanship, and thrives in a startup environment where every install contributes to building the future of home safety.

We Value

  • Collaboration and teamwork.
  • Making small improvements and shipping to production.
  • Taking ownership.
  • Excellent communication and problem solving

You Will Contribute By

  • Planning field installations of residential security systems, including location cameras.
  • Creating standard operating procedures for quick, accurate, and efficient field operations when on-site at a client location.
  • Leading onsite electrical troubleshooting and ensuring compliance with NEC and California codes.
  • Running conduit, pulling and terminating low voltage wiring.
  • Serving as a knowledgeable and professional point of contact for the team regarding all electrical installations.
  • Accurately documenting installation work, wiring diagrams, and service issues for reporting and future maintenance.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and operations) to iterate on design and process improvements.
  • Working independently and/or supervising small teams of technicians during installations or repair visits.

Your Background Includes

  • Valid C-7 Low Voltage Systems Contractor License (California).
  • Experience with low voltage systems (<50V), including Ethernet-based devices like cameras and network switches.
  • Competence in reading and interpreting schematics, one-line diagrams, and network diagrams.
  • Proven ability to diagnose and resolve electrical and communications issues in the field.
  • Proficiency in standard electrician tasks: conduit work, circuit breaker panel installation, wire pulling and termination.
  • Strong communication skills and comfort interacting directly with clients and internal teams.
  • Physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing ladders, and working in confined spaces.

Nice to Have (familiarity with/desire to learn)

  • Schematic design experience
  • Knowledge of NFPA 731
  • C7 Low voltage systems license
  • Deep understanding of ethernet based systems & POE
  • Experience managing or supervising electrical technicians