Mechanical Engineer

General Fusion Inc•Richmond, BC

15d•CA$80,000 - CA$110,000•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 path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. This posting is for multiple openings (4 positions) within the team. The Mechanical Engineer will be a key contributor in a team responsible for designing, building and operating mechanical systems in support of General Fusion’s LM26 project. The successful applicant will be expected to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for diverse and challenging work where ideas quickly become the prototypes and machines used by General Fusion to develop practical fusion energy solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics (with mechanical specialization)
Minimum 3 years’ experience in practical mechanical design and design implementation
Strong knowledge of, and proven experience applying engineering and physics fundamentals, including statics and dynamics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Excellent mechanical aptitude with a strong desire to work hands-on with the components of the design, including prototyping, operating, analyzing, and iterating
Experience creating prototypes and/or tests, and analyzing results, to prove out concepts
Proven ability to work independently, take initiative, and drive the success of individual projects from start to finish, including collaboration and integration with other teams and systems
Good understanding of materials and fabrication methods
Good understanding of GD&T and the implications of tolerancing on parts and assemblies.
Proven ability to pivot and identify opportunities to adjust scope and deliver in a rapidly changing work environment

Nice To Haves

Registration with EGBC as an EIT or Professional Engineer, or on-track to complete registration
Working knowledge of Solidworks and Solidworks PDM
Experience designing components for use in harsh and demanding environments (such as high vacuum, high energy, high cleanliness), and for problems where there is little prior art or precedent to draw from

Responsibilities

Mechanical design for complex engineering challenges which require out-of-the-box thinking and novel concepts, including analytical calculations and FEA as required to validate designs
Conceive proof-of-concept prototypes and tests, build and operate test jigs, and analyze test results
Design and install components that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of mechanical systems that are critical to project success
Design, build, commission, and operate complete mechanical systems that are critical to the overall success of large integrated projects
Document design details, test plans, and experimental results
React quickly to changing requirements and unforeseen issues to ensure machine uptime
Work with a team of engineers and technicians in the lab to ensure the on-time completion of project deliverables
Work with partners and suppliers in the design of key systems and components, often sourcing components that push the limits of fabrication and availability
Contribute to the growth of the team by actively participating in ideation, troubleshooting and problem-solving discussions