Pulsed Power Manufacturing Engineer — Onsite Denver

Fusion Energy Base; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Pulsed Power Manufacturing Engineer to optimize pulsed power production at our Denver headquarters. You will translate designs into hardware, author work instructions, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives on quality and throughput.

This onsite role requires strong CAD skills, experience in R&D manufacturing, and ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Aerospace Engineering or work equivalent.
• 5+ years of direct manufacturing and manufacturing engineering experience within an R&D environment.
• Experience developing clear manufacturing work instructions covering fabrication, assembly, testing, and/or integration processes.
• Strong management skills in quality control, build sequence optimization, and schedule adherence throughout manufacturing.
• Conduct engineering drawing reviews and provide final approval for manufacturing.
• Proficient in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Solid understanding of mechanical design and manufacturing principles, including GD&T.
• Proficient in CAD (Siemens NX), scheduling software, issue tracking systems, MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook.
• Adept at learning new software and tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of supporting manufacturing floor activities, climbing stairs, working in confined spaces, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• High level of dexterity to manipulate optics and execute configuration changes without incident.
• Experience with pulsed power systems or a similar lab environment is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Responsibilities

• Provide DFM/A input to the product design team to eliminate or simplify processes and tooling.
• Author, review, or modify inter-assembly validation procedures (pressure tests, HV checkouts, etc)
• Translate engineering intent, drawings, and configurations into fully functional hardware ready for test, qualification, and use.
• Create, interpret, and modify work instructions and routings to convey procedures to technicians and trigger material planning, and fabrication processes.
• Driving continuous improvement of manufacturing process, you will also identify, develop, and deploy methods to improve quality, reduce cost, and optimize build sequences and schedules.
• Provide oversight and hands-on assistance during assembly by interdisciplinary technicians.
• Define and support repair and rework procedures as needed.
• Disposition NCRs where delegated by the Responsible Engineer.
• Handle procurement activities for hardware, tools, and facility equipment.
• Maintain ongoing operation of the equipment and systems.
• Manage hardware configuration and maintain pedigree throughout the build and test phases.
• Validate assembly or operations safety procedures with the assistance of interdisciplinary engineers and safety personnel.
• Coach and mentor more junior manufacturing engineers and technicians.

Skills

DFM/A input

Manufacturing engineering

Root cause analysis

GD&T

Education

BS in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Scheduling software

Issue tracking systems

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Xcimer Energy is seeking a Pulsed Power Manufacturing Engineer to optimize pulsed power production at our Denver headquarters. You will translate designs into hardware, author work instructions, and lead continuous-improvement initiatives on quality and throughput.

This onsite role requires strong CAD skills, experience in R&D manufacturing, and ability to mentor junior staff while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.