Helion Energy

Helion Energy

Manufacturing Engineer, Hardware Build & Integration

Everett, WA · Mid

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About the role

  • Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
  • Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV).
  • Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.

Responsibilities

  • Own the build and assembly definition and execution for generator subsystems - may include large structures, moving mechanical assemblies, power transmission, vacuum systems, electromagnets, high-voltage capacitor systems, low-voltage harnessing, or radiation shielding
  • Author work instructions for technician teams to support both nominal builds and nonconformance resolution
  • Design and manufacture tooling to enable efficient assembly and installation of generator subsystems
  • Collaborate with production, integration, and engineering teams to develop prototypes and manufacturing demonstrators
  • Drive excellence in configuration management, delivered hardware quality, and pace of execution
  • Be an expert in the lifecycle of a part, from purchase to final assembly, to continually improve low-volume (<1000 piece parts) build processes

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of professional experience in manufacturing, assembly, or integration of multidisciplinary hardware
  • Hands-on experience across multiple engineering disciplines such as mechanical, electrical, and fluids
  • Experience working within CAD software to make models and drawings (e.g. NX, Solidworks)
  • Demonstrated end-to-end ownership of a build
  • Effective technical communication across functional and organizational levels
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  • Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
  • 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

Compensation

  • Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

Benefits

  • Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend
  • We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
  • If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.

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