Liquid Metals Test Technician - High-Temp Systems

Fusion Energy Base; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 66,124; Full time

Job summary

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician for liquid metals to assist in building and maintaining high-temperature test infrastructure. You will support assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in liquid metal loops and related hardware.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in industrial or R&D settings, with welding or fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training or associate degree preferred.
• At least 3 years in industrial/R&D/lab env with fluid systems experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and P&IDs.
• Experience with welding/fabrication tools; training provided.
• Familiar with leak testing methods: pressure decay, helium, hydrostatic, bubble tests.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and installation of test infrastructure; assist in design, troubleshoot, and repair.
• Assemble and modify high-temperature fluid systems using tubing, valves, and insulation.
• Install and wire power and instrumentation on test equipment (relays, VFDs, sensors).
• Support testing activities by developing procedures, monitoring equipment, and data acquisition.
• Promote safety by assessing operating conditions and preventing incidents.

Skills

Multimeter

Leak testing

P&ID reading

Forklift operation

Rigging

Welding/fabrication

PLC systems

GTAW TIG

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational training

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Data acquisition hardware

Instrumentation & sensors

Welding equipment

Heaters & insulation equipment

Job description

Zap Energy in Everett, WA is seeking an Engineering Technician for liquid metals to assist in building and maintaining high-temperature test infrastructure. You will support assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of equipment, instrumentation, and data acquisition systems used in liquid metal loops and related hardware.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in industrial or R&D settings, with welding or fabrication skills.