Mechanical Engineer - Diagnostics

General Fusion Inc•Richmond, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re 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. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at www.generalfusion.com. The Mechanical Engineer will provide mechanical engineering support to the Diagnostics Engineering team in realizing diagnostic instrumentation on General Fusion’s experimental testbeds. The successful applicant will be an important interface between the teams responsible for diagnostics and the teams responsible for building the LM26 experimental superstructure. Specifically, the engineer will design mechanical, mechatronic and optomechanical systems in collaboration with diagnostic engineers and/or diagnostic physicists. Consulting with stakeholders and coming up with creative solutions for challenging problems will be required. The position is primarily on-site at General Fusion’s facilities in Richmond, BC, and may require some shift work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, engineering physics, or equivalent
2–5 years of relevant post-graduate experience in an industrial or research environment.
Experience designing intricate precision assemblies including electronics or optics
Experience with DFM and DFA for electromechanical or optomechanical systems
A good understanding of standard and exotic materials and fabrication methods
Proficiency with basic FEA and thermal modeling
Proficiency with 3D CAD design software and working with large assemblies (SolidWorks and PDM)
Understand the importance of configuration management
Experience with making machine drawings with GD&T and appropriate tolerancing, and procuring parts from vendors
Machine shop skills (manual or CNC mill and lathe, waterjet, bandsaw, drill press, etc.) and experience with power tools
Familiarity with design and manufacturing using 3D printing (SLA and/or FDM)
Ability to work independently and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced research and development environment with aggressive deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills with stakeholders from various backgrounds
Strong, team-oriented safety mindset

Nice To Haves

5+ years of relevant post-graduate experience in an industrial or research environment.
Experience designing components for use in harsh and demanding environments such as high temperature, high vacuum, plasma exposure, high voltage, high shock, and high vibration
Hands-on experience with electronics and optics
Experience with high vacuum, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
Experience with heating and cooling equipment, temperature control
Registered with EGBC

Responsibilities

Design prototype equipment and components for challenging environments such as constrained spaces, high vacuum, plasma, high voltage, and high shock, related to diagnostics equipment or their interface to the experimental testbed
Gather information and define functional and environmental requirements to design mechanical, optomechanical, or electromechanical apparatus to meet the requested needs
Build, procure/fabricate, assemble, test, commission, operate, and improve prototype equipment in the laboratory
Perform basic engineering analysis and simulations (FEA, thermal)
Prepare and maintain thorough documentation of equipment, operating procedures, and test results
Contributing to the growth of the team through knowledge sharing and participating actively in design reviews
Collaborate within the organization to attain company goals
Maintain a clean, organized lab, shop and workspace
Prioritize personal and co-worker safety
Other tasks as requested