Senior Mechanical Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

PTO 31 days

Paid holidays 10

Winter break

401(k) match 5%

Short/Long term disability

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Annual wellness stipend

Job summary

U.S. Fusion Energy in Illinois seeks a senior mechanical engineer to own hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes, covering electromagnetic, structural, thermal, and fluid systems, and to work with technicians to implement and troubleshoot hardware.

The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering with 8+ years delivering full-scope projects and be proficient in NX or SolidWorks, ANSYS or FEMAP, GD&T, and ASME Y14.5.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 8+ years delivering full-scope engineering projects.
• Proficiency in CAD (NX, SolidWorks) and FEA tools (ANSYS, FEMAP) with GD&T and ASME Y14.5.

Responsibilities

• Own hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes across EM, structural, thermal, fluid, and control systems.
• Perform analyses and design reviews.
• Collaborate hands-on with technicians to implement and troubleshoot hardware.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

9M CAD/3D CAD

Hardware Design

Structural Analysis

Thermal Systems

Fluid Systems

Electromagnetic Systems

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

SolidWorks

ANSYS

FEMAP

Job description

The candidate will own hardware designs for fusion generator prototypes, focusing on electromagnetic, structural, fluid, thermal, and control systems. Responsibilities include performing analysis, conducting design reviews, and working hands-on with technicians to implement and troubleshoot hardware.

Requirements: Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and over 8 years of professional experience delivering full-scope engineering projects. Proficiency in CAD (NX, Solidworks) and FEA (ANSYS, FEMAP) software, along with knowledge of GD&T and ASME Y14.5, is essential.

Key Skills: Mechanical Engineering, 3D CAD, NX, Solidworks, FEA, ANSYS, FEMAP, GD&T, ASME Y14.5, First-principles thinking, Hardware Design, Structural Analysis, Thermal Systems, Fluid Systems, Electromagnetic Systems, Project Management

Benefits: Medical plan, Dental plan, Vision plan, 31 Days of PTO, 10 Paid holidays, Company-wide winter break, 401(k) match up to 5%, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance, Paid parental leave, Annual wellness stipend