Engineering Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate $30-43/hr

Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Alumni Ventures is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join their innovative team in Kearny, New Jersey. This role involves hands-on fabrication, assembly, and testing of sophisticated hardware, including superconducting magnets and cryogenic equipment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical experience and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Benefiting from comprehensive health benefits and a competitive hourly rate, we welcome individuals passionate about cutting-edge technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry.
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines with exceptional work ethic.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting automation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
• Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques.
• Organize and maintain tools and workspace.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical systems

High pressure or high vacuum systems

Cryogenic systems

Soldering

System testing

Power or controls systems

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Education

High-school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Precision measuring 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

Thea Energy is seeking highly skilled and motivated technicians to join our rapidly growing team. 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

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.

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.