Engineering Technician

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.

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