Thea Energy

Engineering Technician

Kearny, NJ, US

In-personFull time roleMid Level

16 days ago

About the Job

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.

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

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:

Competitive salary and employee equity stock options
Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and build something from the ground up

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity and Inclusion:

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.

About the Company

Thea Energy

Princeton, New Jersey, USA

21-50

<p>Thea Energy (formerly Princeton Stellarators) was founded in 2022 with a focus on leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster, simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. Thea Energy is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils and replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other proposed stellarator architectures. Stellarators are inherently steady-state, stable magnetic configurations that eliminate potential disruptions, making it an optimal pilot plant architecture. Thea Energy is building off foundational research and technology development that it spun out of Princeton University and Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, where the stellarator was first imagined in 1951. Thea Energy's proprietary breakthroughs have now enabled systems to be simpler and more practical than previously possible resulting in a system design that can scale to long-term commercial system operation and maintenance.</p>

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