Mechanical Engineer

General Fusion Inc; Richmond; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Contribution

Great company culture

Weekly lunch program

Bike rides

Job summary

General Fusion Inc. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design, build, and operate advanced mechanical systems for the LM26 project. You will contribute hands-on through prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement in a fast-paced lab environment in Canada.

Strong backgrounds in statics, dynamics, fluids and thermodynamics are essential. The role requires five+ years post-graduate experience, solid solidworks skills, and the ability to lead technicians while meeting tight deadlines and safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics (with mechanical specialization).
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate experience in practical mechanical design and design implementation.
• Strong knowledge of statics, dynamics, fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Experience designing components for harsh environments and high vacuum/high energy contexts.
• Leadership experience coordinating technicians and support staff.
• Ability to deliver under aggressive deadlines in a fast-changing environment.
• Understanding of GD&T and tolerancing implications.

Responsibilities

• Build, commission, and operate mechanical systems for large projects.
• Mechanical design for complex challenges with analytical validation.
• Design and operate experiments to test design improvements.
• Analyze results and propose performance improvements.
• Design, build, and operate electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic subsystems.
• Collaborate with engineers, technicians, and lab staff to meet deliverables.
• Document design details and test plans; record results.
• Contribute to team growth and process development.
• Occasional evening and weekend shifts to maintain uptime.

Skills

Mechanical design

FEA

Prototyping

Statics & dynamics

Thermodynamics

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics

Tools

SolidWorks

PDM

Job description

General Fusion (NASDAQ: GFUZ) is a fusion technology development company. The Company aims to deliver economical, carbon-free fusion energy through its practical Magnetized Target Fusion(“MTF”) technology, an engineering-driven approach to fusion energy. General Fusion's commercialization program is anchored by LM26, the world's first commercially relevant-scale MTF demonstration machine. The Company is working toward the commercial deployment of fusion power in the mid-2030s. General Fusion is the first publicly listed fusion company and TIME’s No. 1 GreenTech Company of 2026.

For more information, visit www.generalfusion.com.

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.

Job Responsibilities

• Building, commissioning, and operating complete mechanical systems that are critical to the overall success of large integrated projects
• Mechanicaldesign for complex engineering challenges which require out-of-the-box thinking and novel concepts, including analytical calculations and FEA as required to validate designs
• Designing andoperating experiments to quickly test design improvement hypotheses
• Technical analysis of test results and generation of recommendations to improve machine performance
• Designing, building, and operating of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Working closely with a team of engineers, technicians and support staff in the lab to ensure the on-time completion of project deliverables
• Reacting quickly to changing requirements and unforeseen issues to ensure machine uptime
• Working with partners and suppliers in the design of key systems and components, often sourcing components that push the limits of fabrication and availability
• Documenting design details, test plans, and experimental results
• Contributing to the growth of the team through knowledge sharing, participating actively in project meetings, and assisting with development of right-sized processes
• Proactively contributing to a great work environment while championing safe work practices
• To achieve machine operable time, evening and weekend shifts may be required on occasion

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics (with mechanical specialization)
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate 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 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
• Experience leading and supporting the work of technicians and support staff assembling and operating equipment
• Experience in the full life cycle of complex test beds: design, build, operation, and analysis
• Strong understanding of materials and fabrication methods.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and the implications of tolerancing on parts and assemblies.
• Ability to deliver when work assignments / requirements are vague, informal and changing; ability to determine and communicate requirements trade-offs
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Proven ability to pivot and identify opportunities to adjust scope and deliver under aggressive project deadlines

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or engineering physics (with mechanical specialization)
• Minimum 5 years’ post-graduate 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 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
• Experience leading and supporting the work of technicians and support staff assembling and operating equipment
• Experience in the full life cycle of complex test beds: design, build, operation, and analysis
• Strong understanding of materials and fabrication methods.
• Strong understanding of GD&T and the implications of tolerancing on parts and assemblies.
• Ability to deliver when work assignments / requirements are vague, informal and changing; ability to determine and communicate requirements trade-offs
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment.
• Proven ability to pivot and identify opportunities to adjust scope and deliver under aggressive project deadlines

Preferred

• Registration with EGBC as a Professional Engineer, or on-track to complete registration
• Working knowledge of SolidWorks and SolidWorks PDM
• Demonstrated experience designing and building heavy industrial type equipment
• Experience working with lithium or other reactive metals
• Experience working within an argon glovebox or other inert environment

What We Offer

• RRSP Contribution
• Great company culture – social events, weekly lunch program, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Salary range

• 95,000 – 115,000 CAD Annual

General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applicants with relevant engineering experience. Candidates who are registered with EGBC will be hired under the Engineer title. Those who aren’t registered with EGBC will be assigned an equivalent title that matches the scope of their position.

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.