Design Engineer - Medical Beams

Physics World; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

TAE Technologies, a private fusion energy company in Southern California, seeks a mechanical design engineer to create 2D/3D CAD models, assemblies, and detailed drawings. You will coordinate with engineering, physics, project management, and procurement teams to deliver robust designs and detailed documentation.

Preferred candidates have 2+ years in mechanical design, SolidWorks or Catia, GD&T knowledge, and DFMA experience, with hands-on assembly responsibilities and precision measuring

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a mechanical design role using 3D modeling.
• SolidWorks or Catia experience; PDM knowledge.
• Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M) knowledge.
• DFMA experience (design for manufacturing assembly).
• Hands-on work to install designed components on project.
• Experience with precision measuring instruments.

Responsibilities

• Complete complex 2D/3D CAD design assignments for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate with staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems.
• Host and participate in design reviews to improve quality and functionality.
• Produce and maintain drawings, bills of materials, and procurement docs.

Skills

3D modeling

Hands-on installation

GD&T ASME Y14.5M

DFMA

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Catia

PDM

Job description

Do Epic Science

TAE is the world's first private fusion energy company, founded in 1998 to commercialize the cleanest, safest, most affordable, and sustainable form of carbon-free power. We are applying science and engineering to design transformational technologies. Whether it's harnessing fusion through the science of stars, making exponential leaps in power efficiency, or innovating medical care with a novel cancer treatment: We're turning the promise of science into reality.

About The Role

• Complete a variety of complex 2 and 3D CAD design assignments, including modeling parts and assemblies and creating detail and layout drawings from verbal or written instructions, including sketches
• Coordinate and consult with other staff to design, layout, or detail components and systems and resolve design and other problems
• Host and actively participate in team design reviews to increase quality and functionality of all designs created by the team
• Produce and maintain working drawings, detail drawings, bills of material, and documentation for procurement; answer vendor questions as needed
• Perform Q&A on completed products
• Test, inspect, assemble and install final parts and assemblies, as needed, while providing direction and assistance to technicians
• Handle multiple projects while remaining flexible and adaptable
• Cooperate and communicate well with engineering, physics/science, project management and procurement groups

About You

• At least 2 + years of experience in a mechanical design role using 3D modeling
• Ability to generate detailed mechanical and electro-mechanical design solutions and drawings for mechanical and electrical systems and products using SolidWorks, newer versions preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerance (ASME Y14.5M)
• DFMA experience (design for manufacturing assembly)
• Must be capable of performing hands-on work to install designed components on project
• Experience with precision measuring instruments

Software Knowledge And Skills Required

• Proficient in Solidworks or Catia, PDM
• Accept ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments

Experience In a Large Research Facility Preferred

• International Travel, 10% of time. Not required
• Experience with large assemblies and machine shops nice to have

Education

Required: B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent education and/or 5+ years experience

Preferred: M.S. in Mechanical Engineering

At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job‑related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non‑Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $115,000-$140,000.

About Us

We are a diverse team of over 500 engineers, scientists, professionals, Maxwell Prize winners, and big thinkers from more than 40 countries with a track record of delivering on the innovative ways science can lead humanity into a brighter era. We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

Imagination, skill, and will

We are not afraid to envision a future where fusion and science can transform our world.

What You'll Get With Us

• Generous benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (K) with company match, paid vacation + sick time, companywide December holiday, wellness program, parental leave
• Payment rewards: For referring talent, novel research, and patents
• A collaborative environment: An organization where talents and interests can plug in to different groups throughout the organization
• Potential for equity participation
• HQ in Southern California
• Employee events on and off-site
• A commitment to upholding and growing an inclusive organization

Learn more

tae.com

Our podcast Good Clean Energy

Instagram

LinkedIn

TAE Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We ensure all individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us [e-mail] to request accommodations or request more information.

Note to Agencies

TAE prefers to hire directly and maintains an existing preferred supplier list. We do not accept speculative CVs or referrals from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable.