Thea Energy

Develops fusion power via planar-coil stellarators

Engineering Technician

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeKearny, NJ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high-school diploma or equivalent is required.
At least 5 years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or a high-tech industry is required.
At least 5 years of technical experience with mechanical or electrical systems, high-pressure or high-vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, or power or controls systems is required.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software is required.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds is required.
Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods is required.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call is required.
Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, is required.

Responsibilities

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.
Organize and maintain tools and workspace.
Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment.
Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures.
Experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, or programming automation equipment such as programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, or process controllers.
Experience with reflow solder processes, including printed circuit board assembly manufacturing.
Crane or lifting experience.
Forklift experience.
Experience with electrical schematics and wiring.
Experience using hand tools and precision measuring tools.
Experience documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions.
Experience reading and reviewing mechanical drawings.
Experience with machining and operating manual milling machines, saws, and other tools.

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

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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

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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

Develops fusion power via planar-coil stellarators

Thea Energy develops fusion-based power technology to provide scalable, zero-emission baseload electricity for utilities and heavy industry. Its approach uses a reimagined stellarator with flat, planar superconducting coils controlled by software-defined systems, replacing the traditional complex magnet geometry to lower costs and improve serviceability. Its Eos neutron-source device and Helios commercial power plant concept illustrate a pipeline from research to grid-ready power, backed by DOE milestones and public-private partnerships. The company aims to commercialize fusion as a dependable grid-level energy source and win long-term offtake agreements with utilities and large customers.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $145.8M
Headquarters: Princeton, NJ
Founded: 2022

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