Manufacturing Engineer II
Kearny, NJ On-site
$105,000–$130,000 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
Thea Energy is seeking an experienced, highly motivated manufacturing engineer to join its rapidly growing team. The Manufacturing Engineering role will develop and implement processes, tooling, and equipment necessary to manufacture and test high temperature superconducting ("HTS") magnets. This role will also help establish the foundations of Process Engineering and Quality Engineering at Thea Energy as we build and commission a magnet manufacturing and test facility. HTS magnets are foundational components of Thea Energy's planar coil stellarator, making compact, simpler, and lower-cost fusion systems possible. As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company. The Thea Energy team is comprised of self-motivated, creative, and fun individuals with an excitement for solving complex problems. Thea Energy is seeking an experienced, highly motivated manufacturing engineer to join its rapidly growing team. The Manufacturing Engineering role will develop and implement processes, tooling, and equipment necessary to manufacture and test high temperature superconducting ("HTS") magnets. This role will also help establish the foundations of Process Engineering and Quality Engineering at Thea Energy as we build and commission a magnet manufacturing and test facility. As part of a rapidly growing team, you'll be part of the organizational build-up of a leading fusion energy company.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience with a related degree
- Experience with first encounters of complex electrical and mechanical hardware assemblies, as well as process development including tooling, fixtures, machines, and automation
- Experience with metal fusion processes, including soldering, brazing, and welding
- Experience scaling from first-of-a-kind to continuous production
- Experience generating and interpreting manufacturing drawings, particularly GD&T
- Experience with planning and execution software including PLM, MRP, and inventory management
- Ability to work through and solve highly multidisciplinary engineering problems
- Ability to take initiative, work independently and as part of a team
- Exceptional work ethic, with clear communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with magnetic confinement fusion, aerospace, medical devices, or other advanced manufacturing processes
- 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.