Manufacturing Technician

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️  

We’re all about solving climate change through fusion energy, one stellarator at a time. Our impressive team of globally recognized fusion scientists along with veteran business leaders with experienced in scaling energy technologies, came together with the ambition to fulfill the bold decadal vision of commercial fusion.

If changing the world wasn’t incentive enough, here’s why you should join us:

We designed, built, and operated the world’s leading stellarators.

We aim to commercialize fusion energy in 10 years.

We know what we’re doing - our leadership team has over 150 years of experience combined.

We’ve already been recognised for our work by the Department of Energy through awards and funding.

Our philosophy accepts no intellectual boundaries and celebrates creativity.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an "Manufacturing Technician". This is what you need to know:

Location: Woburn (Boston)

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Technician with a focus on Instrumentation and controls for our Woburn MA center of excellence. You will play a pivotal role in safety and reliably developing the test and instrumentation capability of our high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet program.

You will work closely with Engineers, Physicists, and Leadership Team to develop and perform manufacturing processes and procedures. You will operate the systems required to build and test HTS magnet systems that may include cryogenics, soldering and brazing, vacuum, welding, and other specialized equipment. This position requires strong human performance skills, attention to detail, and safety as the top priority.

Work with engineers to develop and implement an instrumentation, test, and assembly strategy for our magnet activities, aligning with the organization's goals and objectives.

Work closely with our Manufacturing Supervisor and a team of Engineers, ensuring a positive and productive work environment.

Provide guidance on technical and safety issues and offer training to improve team members' skills.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand, develop, and fulfil requirements.

Work closely with the Technology department to ensure engineered components are manufacturable, reliable, and designed with best practices in mind.

Monitor and address any safety or quality issues.

Maintain accurate records of activities, such as travellers.

Perform mechanical and electromechanical assemblies.

Read and interpret assembly drawings, wiring diagrams, and detailed work instructions

What you’ll need:

Proven experience in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability.

Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing or electronics.

Strong background in electromechanical assemblies, including soldering and testing.

Experience with instrumentation such as strain gauges, thermocouples, and voltage taps.

Experience in participating in or conducting safety reviews and investigations.

Experience following and reviewing manufacturing checklists and procedures.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Knowledge of regulatory compliance related to manufacturing activities including Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards.

Familiarity with LabVIEW programming and data acquisition systems

Experience in testing electromechanical assemblies.

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

We offer:

In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get…

• Stock and share options 📈
• Relocation allowance 💰
• Insurance plans 🩺
• 401k retirement options 💸
• And many more great voluntary benefits 👀

Embrace the mission by submitting your application on our careers page, then head over to our website to learn more about the revolutionary team behind Stellarator technology.

About Us:

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world.

At Type One Energy we believe that our employees are our greatest asset. We are committed to creating a positive and supportive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We value diversity, inclusion, and equity, and are committed to providing our employees with the resources and opportunities they need to succeed

The company was formed in 2019 by a team of globally-recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in successfully scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Its FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy. For more information, visit https://www.typeoneenergy.com/.

Equal Opportunity Statement

 Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, searching for the best new ideas and remaining open to unique perspectives. Therefore, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment independent of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.