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.

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

 

 

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.