Floe - Mechatronics Technician at 43North – Buffalo, New York

Floe is a rapidly growing startup that has developed the smart, cost-effective, and eco-friendly solution for managing hazardous ice and snow on roofs and around the building envelope. Compared to existing solutions, our automated system safely and effectively addresses dangerous buildup while reducing operating costs by >40% and carbon emissions by >99%.

Originally spun out of MIT and Yale and tested with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Floe has been validated at dozens of sites in some of the world’s harshest winter environments. Our technology is trusted by major national retailers, state governments, and large commercial and residential property owners across the US and Canada.

As we scale rapidly and expand into new verticals, we are building a team of talented, mission-driven people who value impact, precision, and integrity. Our team thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment and has an excellent results-oriented track record. We are eager to recruit individuals who are driven, thoughtful problem-solvers and who bring diverse perspectives to our mission.

Floe is preparing to bring elements of console assembly, refurbishment, and project-specific builds in-house in Buffalo as we scale operations. We are looking for an exceptional technician and builder who takes pride in craftsmanship and enjoys working with physical systems.

This is a hands-on role focused on assembling Floe’s ETL- and FCC-certified consoles, supporting RMA refurbishment, and helping establish the processes and quality systems needed for repeatable, high-quality builds. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys building things the right way, notices inefficiencies, and wants to help shape early manufacturing operations.

Initial involvement may be project-based, part-time, or flexible, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as production scales.

Contribute to practical problem-solving across the organization as new operational needs emerge.

This is an in-person position based in Buffalo, NY. Compensation for this role will be commensurate with experience, skills, education, and location. While ideally looking to hire this position full-time, we are also open to considering candidates on a contract basis with the potential to transition into FTE over time.

Please send a resume and a short note describing your interest and relevant experiences to both nick@43north.org and recruiting@floesafe.com. If available, please also include 1–2 examples of products, systems, or projects you have worked on.

Floe Inc is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The company shall not discriminate against any applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment or engagement.