Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Posted on 9/5/2023

51-200 employees

Fusion power company

Company Overview

Helion's mission is to build the clean energy future. They aim to building the world’s first fusion generators. They want to solve one of the world’s most pressing challenges to enable a future with unlimited clean energy.

Locations

Everett, WA, USA

Experience Level

Entry

Junior

Mid

Senior

Expert

Desired Skills

CAD

SolidWorks

CategoriesNew

Aerospace Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Requirements

Develop and refine new manufacturing processes that improve the way we design, build, test, and scale up our next-generation magnets and supporting systems
Own and understand subsystem designs such as electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems, and improve their requirements and manufacturability
Learn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, and test your solutions
Design fusion hardware and tooling within CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)
Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge
Work hands-on alongside experienced technicians to implement your hardware and build processes
Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of professional experience delivering on full-scope engineering projects (including schedule ownership)
Experience applying engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems
Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids)
Advanced experience with CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)

Responsibilities

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own the build and process development for Helion's fusion generator prototypes, starting with our next-generation machine, Polaris. You will solve diverse engineering problems that are necessary for deploying fusion energy to the world. You will be a culture driver on a growing team, and will report directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager at our Everett, WA office
You Will:

We are building something never done before.

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.

We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers that believe fusion energy can solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before.

Now is a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality!

What You Will Be Doing:

We are hiring a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to own the build and process development for Helion’s fusion generator prototypes, starting with our next-generation machine, Polaris. You will solve diverse engineering problems that are necessary for deploying fusion energy to the world. You will be a culture driver on a growing team, and will report directly to our Mechanical Engineering Manager at our Everett, WA office.

You Will:

Develop and refine new manufacturing processes that improve the way we design, build, test, and scale up our next-generation magnets and supporting systems.
Own and understand subsystem designs such as electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems, and improve their requirements and manufacturability
Learn from historical engineering approaches, design novel hardware, and test your solutions
Design fusion hardware and tooling within CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)
Learn from experts to expand your engineering skillset and domain knowledge
Work hands-on alongside experienced technicians to implement your hardware and build processes
Troubleshoot hardware issues as they arise on integrated fusion generators

Required Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
7+ years of professional experience delivering on full-scope engineering projects (including schedule ownership)
Experience applying engineering first-principles and method-based thinking to challenging problems
Hands-on exposure to a variety of engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, fluids)
Advanced experience with CAD software (e.g. NX, Solidworks)

The pay range for this position is $135k-175k. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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Benefits:

13 company-wide holidays
31 days of PTO (10 sick and 21 vacation days)
3% employer 401K contribution matching
Equity plan offered to all employees
Parental Leave
Medical, Dental, Vision
Short- and long-term Disability
Monthly sponsored events and subsidized snack program

NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job’s requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn’t the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.