Diagnostic Physicist

General Fusion Inc • Richmond, BC

5d • CA$74,000 - CA$88,000 • Onsite

About The Position

General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy, pursuing a practical approach called Magnetized Target Fusion with the aim of providing zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. At their state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, they are operating a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. The company is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers.

Requirements

• Completion of a post-secondary technical program in a directly related field (degree or diploma)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a shop or lab environment and/or working hands on with mechanical equipment
• Hands-on experience with lasers, optics, optomechanics, and/or fiber optics
• Hands-on experience with electronics, soldering, and electrical test equipment
• Excellent attention to detail and experience with precision assembly
• Experience and/or comfortable working in a fast-paced research and development environment
• Strong multi-disciplinary skillset with demonstrated experience in diagnosing, repairing and solving system/equipment challenges
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Comfortable with heights and climbing ladders/machine
• Ability to lift up to 20kg
• Comfortable with repetitive tasks

Nice To Haves

• Oscilloscope experience
• Experience working with optical fibers
• Familiarity with 3D printing (SLA or FDM)
• Computer Literacy (Excel, Outlook)
• Familiarity with 3D CAD design software (SolidWorks)

Responsibilities

• Assemble and troubleshoot optical, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems
• Fabricate optical fibers
• Perform precision mechanical assembly with small and sensitive components and parts
• Contribute input and suggestions for design and assembly procedures
• Complete basic electrical work, including soldering, multimeter use, and cable making
• Carry out calibration and data analysis
• Maintain a clean, organized lab, shop and workplace
• Prioritize personal and co-worker safety
• Working with and safely moving large equipment

Benefits

• Four weeks’ vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Great company culture – social events, weekly lunch program, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree