Engineering Technician

Hitachi Ventures GmbH; Kearny (NJ); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $30-43/hr

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

A cutting-edge energy company in Kearny, NJ is seeking an Engineering Technician to bring innovative designs to life through hands-on fabrication and assembly of critical hardware. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in shop fabrication and technical systems, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. The company offers competitive hourly rates and comprehensive health benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry.
• 5+ years of technical experience with mechanical or electrical systems.
• Experience operating and troubleshooting systems in high pressure or high vacuum environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in developing new equipment and procedures to improve production efficiency.
• Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes.

Skills

Shop fabrication

Manufacturing

Technical experience with mechanical systems

Technical experience with electrical systems

Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hand tools

Job description

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

The Engineering Technician will be at the forefront of bringing our innovative designs to life. You will be responsible for hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and testing of critical hardware including superconducting magnets, high vacuum and cryogenic equipment, electromechanical systems, and other associated hardware. You will be expected to work with a high degree of autonomy, troubleshoot complex problems, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes. If you are passionate about building cutting‑edge technology and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality
• Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance
• Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment
• Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling

Required Experience & Skillsets

• High‑school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high‑tech industry
• 5+ years of technical experience with any of the following: mechanical or electrical systems, high pressure or high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software

Ideal Experience

• Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures
• Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting or programming automation equipment, e.g. PLC, HMI, or process controllers
• Experience with reflow solder processes, including PCBA manufacturing
• Crane or lifting experience
• Forklift experience
• Experience with electrical schematic and wiring
• Experience using various types of hand tools and precision measuring tools
• Experience in documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions
• Experience with reading and reviewing mechanical drawings
• Experience with machining, operating manual milling, saws, and other tools

Company Benefits

• Hourly rate $30-43/hr
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

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.