Senior Engineering Technician

Helion Energy • Everett, WA

3d • $45 - $60 • Onsite

About The Position

You will help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online with the goal of generating electrical power. You will apply translatable experience to solve novel engineering challenges on a fast-moving, multidisciplinary team. You will report to the R&D Technician Supervisor, and this is an onsite role located at our Everett, WA office.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment
• Must be comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift 20 lbs
• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
• Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders)
• Experienced in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards. Specialized training certification welcomed
• Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment. Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras) welcomed
• Experience and training in building high voltage, laser, vacuum, or cryogenic systems welcomed
• Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
• Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Support a swing shift schedule (12:00 pm to 8:30 pm) Monday through Friday

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a versatile team to fabricate, assemble, test, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electrical, and electronic assemblies
• Install, align, and maintain our high voltage pulsed power systems, including ultra-high vacuum (UHV) and fuel systems
• Fabricate and build unique rapid prototypes, assemblies, and instrumentation boxes. Support revision iterations according to engineering specifications
• Perform PCB soldering, assembly, rework, and cable soldering to industry standards
• Help with upgrades, modification, and reconfiguration of test bays to support ongoing test and research projects
• Work at different heights using scissor lifts, pick lifts, and safety harness within Helion facilities
• Communicate project activity, status, and issues to technical owners
• Help create and maintain documentation and participate in redline reviews
• Develop and maintain new inventory of consumables and parts
• Perform duties safely and efficiently

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees