Ben Marken
This month’s employee spotlight features Ben Marken, our skilled Battery Systems Technician at Rainhouse. In the intricate world of energy storage and design, Ben’s journey unfolds, making him an invaluable part of our dynamic team. Discover his unique blend of skills and join us in getting to know the person behind the technical expertise.
We asked Ben a few questions to get to know him better, and here is what he had to say.
What do you do at Rainhouse?
I’m a battery systems technician and an apprentice machinist.
What do you enjoy most about working at Rainhouse?
The variation in the work is great. We have an efficient team working on the battery energy storage projects and I’m able to apply my skills in battery systems, machining, and design. Handling the projects through 3D CAD & drafting, assembly and testing is very rewarding. I enjoy the friendly work environment and the team events.
What’s your favourite aspect of working on battery systems?
The first startup is always great. After all the design, purchasing, fabrication and troubleshooting is complete, it’s cool to see the project finally come to life.
What is something most people do not know about you?
I took a two-year industrial design course before taking the machinist route. I love entering design contests, and even if they are way above my head, I still like to spitball new ideas and render them realistically. The coolest design contest I’ve won is a lunar crane concept for NASA and received the winnings paycheck from the US Department of Treasury.
What is the ONE THING you cannot live without?
I don’t just like coffee, my body is a dumpster for caffeine.