Engineering Technician

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.

Key Responsibility Areas:

• 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 

Required Experience & Skillsets:

• 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  #LI-RD1

Ideal Experience:

• 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

Company Benefits:

• Salary Range $30-$43 per hour (Non-Exempt/ OT Eligible)
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time