Facilities Technician

Pacific Fusion; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 63,369 - 95,054; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity plan

401k matching

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Job summary

Pacific Fusion in San Leandro, CA is seeking a Facilities Technician to support engineering and operations by running facilities drops for equipment and test stands. You will also spend about 25% of time assisting electro‑mechanical technicians with building and operating test stands.

You will install, troubleshoot, and maintain building systems, manage spares and preventative maintenance, and collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers to ensure safe,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on technician experience, with lead or supervisory exposure.
• Strong problem-solving skills for complex electromechanical systems.
• Experience with plumbing, HVAC and electrical work.
• Experience with machining and fabrication.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols.
• Extensive experience operating a forklift and using hand/power tools.
• Startup environment experience with rapid changes in priorities.

Responsibilities

• Install air/power/network drops throughout the facility.
• Troubleshoot building equipment and perform repairs.
• Support workplace experience team for furniture/decor.
• Manage critical spares for equipment and perform PM.
• Basic electrical/mechanical troubleshooting and supplier liaison.
• Build and support test needs for small scale experiments.
• Support mechanical and electrical builds from small to large.
• Maintain 5S standards for tools, equipment, and spaces.

Skills

Hands-on

Leadership

Forklift

Troubleshooting

Startup experience

Education

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Machine shop tools (lathe, mill, CNC, drill press)

CAD software

HVAC tools

Job description

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser‑driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

As a Facilities Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our engineering and operations teams by running facilities drops for equipment and test stands. You will also spend approximately 25% of your time supporting the electro‑mechanical technicians in building and operating test stands. Your technical skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach are fundamental to our success.

What You’ll Do

• Install air/power/network drops as needed throughout the facility
• Troubleshoot building equipment and conduct repairs as needed
• Support workplace experience team as needed for new furniture/decorations/etc
• Manage critical spares for equipment
• Manage preventative maintenance for equipment
• Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipmentInterface with suppliers as needed for building maintenance
• Build and support testing needs for small scale experiments
• Support mechanical builds ranging from small tabletop assemblies to large steel weldments
• Support electrical builds ranging from basic sensor installation to full control panel builds
• Maintain the manufacturing environment via 5S principles, ensuring that all tools, equipment, and workspaces are clean, safe, and organized
• Play a key role in setting up the manufacturing site by installing equipment, facilities, and storage
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (including electrical,mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers) to ensure systems integration and effectiveness
• Comply with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including ISO, state, and federal regulations, as well as those specific to the company

What You Bring

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a technician in a hands‑on setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems
• Working experience with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
• Working experience with machining and fabrication
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
• Extensive experience operating a forklift and using hand and power tools
• Startup experience with fast changing priorities and work scope

Bonus Points For

• Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience setting up a new manufacturing facility, ideally in a startup environment
• Experience owning and mastering machine shop tools (lathe, mill, CNC, drill press, etc.)
• Familiarity with CAD software and the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

Pay Range:

$46.30 - $69.42 USD

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

Equity plan

6% employer 401k matching

Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific 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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.