Engineering Technician

United States·KearnyFull-timemid

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About Thea Energy: Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy.

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About Thea Energy:

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview:

Thea Energy is seeking highly skilled and motivated technicians to join our rapidly growing team. The Engineering Technician will be at the forefront of bringing our innovative designs to life. You will be responsible for hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of critical hardware including superconducting magnets, high vacuum and cryogenic equipment, electromechanical systems, and other associated hardware. You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, troubleshoot complex problems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes. If you are passionate about building cutting-edge technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems

Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality

Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance

Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment

Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling

High-school diploma or equivalent

5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry

5+ years of technical experience with any of the following:mechanical or electrical systems, high pressure or high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems

Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software

Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures

Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting or programming automation equipment, e.g. PLC, HMI, or process controllers

Experience with reflow solder processes, including PCBA manufacturing

Crane or lifting experience

Forklift experience

Experience with electrical schematic and wiring

Experience using various types of hand tools and precision measuring tools

Experience in documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions

Experience with reading and reviewing mechanical drawings

Experience with machining, operating manual milling, saws, and other tools

Hourly rate $30-43/hr

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.

Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.