Type ONE Energy Group

Type ONE Energy Group

Mechanical Tooling Engineer

Knoxville, TN · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 17 days ago
AWSSolidWorksSiemens NXRoboticsMechanical Design

About the role

  • This position requires a unique combination of technical fluency and project discipline.
  • Ultimately, this role is pivotal to enabling our technical and programmatic success - ensuring that complex engineering efforts are delivered predictably, transparently, and in alignment with the company's broader fusion energy development roadmap.

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and integration of mechanical tooling, fixtures, and tooling systems used for assembly, component handling, maintenance and inspection.
  • Review, guide, and validate designs created by peers and external suppliers to ensure technical excellence and manufacturability.
  • Support FMEA, DFMA, and risk assessments for critical hardware and assemblies.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support fabrication, assembly, and qualification of mechanical systems.
  • Develop and execute test plans to validate tool performance, quality execution, and automation repeatability.
  • Contribute to process development documentation, design reviews, and configuration control processes.
  • Integration of sensors, controls, or actuation systems into complex mechanical designs.
  • Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing process development, or tooling engineering.
  • Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: Welding tooling or weld process development (e.g., TIG, EB, laser, or friction stir welding).
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar) and PLM/PDM systems.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, precision tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.
  • The ideal candidate will have deep familiarity with engineering development processes-particularly those involving mechanical systems potentially with electrical integration, software and hardware controls.
  • What you'll need: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.

Nice to have

  • Experience designing equipment or processes for high-radiological or nuclear environments, or for other extreme service conditions.
  • Familiarity with automation, robotics, or mechatronic systems used in precision manufacturing.
  • Knowledge of welding qualification standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO) and experience working in a regulated engineering environment.
  • Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology.
  • For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept to production

Benefits

  • If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Mechanical Tooling Engineer.

Company info

  • Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️ About Type One Energy Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

Equal opportunity

  • Statement Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer.
  • Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
  • All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
  • Equal Opportunity Statement Type One Energy is an

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