Electrical Technician

U.S. Fusion Energy; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy in Kearny, NJ is seeking a hands-on Electrical Technician to support the Manufacturing team in constructing, installing, and testing electrical systems for the Eos Stellarator. You will work closely with Senior Power Systems Engineers and Hardware Design Engineers to bring advanced concepts from design to reality.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of industrial electrical experience, be adept at wiring and assembling power supplies, and be comfortable with high-current applications

Qualifications

• Associate degree, trade school certification, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Technology or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical technician in industrial, R&D, or high-power environments.
• Experience building, wiring, and installing electrical distribution panels, power supplies, and control cabinets.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including schematics, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams.
• Proficiency with lab measurement tools (oscilloscopes, multimeters, loads).
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards (LOTO, NFPA 70E/NEC).

Responsibilities

• Assembly & prototyping: build and wire power supplies, energy storage systems, embedded control boards, and high-current converters.
• Infrastructure installation: install MV/LV switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and BESS.
• Facility support: integrate auxiliary electrical systems and BoP infrastructure for cryogenics, vacuum, cooling, and HVAC.
• Testing & validation: set up testbeds, perform hardware bring-up, signal probing and optimization.
• Hardware debugging: board-level debugging, soldering, and PCB rework.
• Documentation: read and markup single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

Skills

Electrical safety

Reading schematics

Industrial wiring

Power systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate degree / trade cert

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power analyzers

Soldering stations

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

Electrical Technician

Kearny, NJ

Technology – Manufacturing Engineering /

Full-time /

On-site

About Thea Energy

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.

Position Overview

Thea Energy is seeking a highly skilled and hands‑on Electrical Technician to support the Manufacturing team in the construction, installation, and testing of electrical systems for the Eos Stellarator. The successful candidate will work directly alongside Senior Power Systems Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, and Hardware Design Engineers to bring advanced power concepts from design to reality.

This role requires a versatile technician who can seamlessly transition between supporting the build of high-current power supplies, assembling electrical distribution panels, and executing the physical installation of facility infrastructure. The technician will play a critical role in the hardware bring‑up, debugging, and overall electrical integration of a cutting‑edge fusion energy system.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assembly & Prototyping: Build and wire power supplies, energy storage systems, custom embedded control boards, and high-current AC‑DC converters for HTS magnets.
• Infrastructure Installation: Support the physical installation and cabling of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
• Facility Support: Assist in integrating auxiliary electrical systems and balance‑of‑plant (BoP) infrastructure, providing electrical connections for cryogenics, vacuum, cooling, and HVAC systems.
• Testing & Validation: Set up testbeds and perform hardware bring‑up, signal probing, and parameter optimization under staged load conditions.
• Hardware Debugging: Perform board‑level debugging, soldering, and rework on custom printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Documentation: Read, interpret, and provide field markups for single‑line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

Required Qualifications

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

• Associate’s degree, trade school certification, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience as an electrical technician in industrial, R&D, or high‑power environments.
• Proven experience building, wiring, and installing electrical distribution panels, power supplies, and control cabinets.
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including schematics, P&IDs, and single‑line diagrams.
• Proficiency with lab measurement tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electronic loads.
• Strong understanding of strict electrical safety standards, including LOTO protocols and NFPA 70E / NEC.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating in fusion, accelerator, or specialized industrial R&D environments.
• Familiarity with high‑voltage and medium‑voltage distribution equipment (transformers, protective relays, switchgear).
• Hands‑on experience with PCB rework, fine‑pitch soldering, and analog/mixed‑signal circuit troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with mechanical integration, including cable trays, conduit bending, heat sink layouts, and cooling solutions.

Tools & Platforms

• Measurement & Lab Tools: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Assembly Tools: Soldering stations, crimpers, wire strippers, and general hand/power tools for mechanical integration.
• Documentation: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, JIRA, and familiarity with navigating CAD outputs (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).

Company Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $32.00 – $55.00 per hour (Non-Exempt / OT Eligible)
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on‑call.
• Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Diversity And Inclusion

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.