Pulsed Power Manufacturing Engineer

Xcimer Energy leverages decades of research on Inertial Fusion Energy (IFE) combined with groundbreaking new laser architecture. Our mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. Xcimer has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by leading investors, Xcimer is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. Join us in powering a better world with inertial fusion!

This is a full-time, onsite role based at our headquarters in Denver, CO.

Join our team as a Pulsed Power Manufacturing Engineer, where you'll optimize production of pulsed power assemblies and integrated products, for quality and throughput. Your role will involve translating engineering designs into fully operational hardware, optimizing existing production lines, and ensuring top-notch quality standards. You will do this primarily through work instruction authoring, manufacturing training development and coaching, as well as through hands on assistance and hands on build.  You will also drive continuous improvement of quality and throughput, driving and executing needed manufacturing and product changes.  You will also serve as the first point of contact for the production teams when they escalate technical issues.  Embrace the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology aimed at revolutionizing energy production. We are looking for our engineers to apply their technical expertise, problem solving skills, and dedication to quality to positively impact the future of energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide DFM/A (design for manufacturing/assembly) input to the product design team to eliminate or simplify processes and tooling.   
• Author, review, or modify inter-assembly validation procedures (pressure tests, HV checkouts, etc)
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and use.
• You will create, interpret, and modify work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning, and fabrication processes.
• Driving continuous improvement of manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules.
• Provide oversight and hands-on assistance during assembly by interdisciplinary technicians.
• Define and support repair and rework procedures as needed.  Disposition NCRs where delegated by the Responsible Engineer.
• Handle procurement activities for hardware, tools, and facility equipment.
• Maintain ongoing operation of the equipment and systems.