HTS Magnet Engineer

Thea Energy Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Employee equity stock options

20 days PTO

Job summary

Thea Energy Inc. in New Jersey seeks an experienced Magnet Design Engineer to rapidly design, build, and test HTS magnets while developing specifications from system goals.

You will optimize designs using Multiphysics tools and craft Python-based tools for data analysis and design automation. Ideal candidates have CAD experience (SolidWorks/CATIA/NX), magnet or transformer design exposure, and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams under aggressive deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in physics, electrical, mechanical or related fields.
• Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design.
• Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems.
• Experience with CAD tools such as SolidWorks, CATIA, NX.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Rapidly design, build, and test HTS magnets.
• Develop specifications for magnets based on system design and performance goals.
• Optimize magnet design and run analysis using Multiphysics software (e.g. Ansys EM, Structure, COMSOL).
• Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms using Python or similar.
• Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds.
• Produce design specifications and collaborate with vendors to get quotes and deliver hardware that meets qualifications.
• Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing.
• Design and execute magnet testing.
• Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones.
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Magnets

Cryogenics

Vacuum systems

Transformer design

Education

Bachelor's degree in physics/engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

NX

Job description

Key Responsibility Areas:

• Rapidly design, build, and test HTS magnets
• Develop specifications for magnets based on system design and performance goals
• Optimize magnet design and run analysis using Multiphysics simulation software (e.g. Ansys EM, Structure, COMSOL, etc.)
• Develop design tools, data analysis software, and algorithms using Python or similar
• Incorporate design for manufacturing principles and support first builds
• Produce design specifications and collaborate with vendors to get quotes and deliver hardware that meets qualifications
• Support the implementation of tooling and manufacturing
• Design and execute magnet testing
• Track and report results and progress against program goals and milestones
• Communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

• Experience with magnets, cryogenics, vacuum systems, or transformer design
• Experience in design using CAD software (e.g. Solidworks, CATIA, NX, etc.)
• Experience with Ansys and/or COMSOL
• Experience specifying machining, welding, and fabrication requirements
• Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
• Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to execute and flourish in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines
• Exceptional work ethic
• Strong team member with clear communication and collaboration skills
• Innate desire to learn, innovate, and critique ideas including one’s own
• At least a bachelor’s degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, materials engineering, or related fields
• Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other highly technical industries is ideal

Company Benefits:

• Salary range $85,000-$150,000
• 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.