Diagnostics Technician

About the role

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, dedicated to building the world's first fusion power plant. Founded in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from investors including Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricron Investment Group, among others. Our current prototype, Polaris, has achieved record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is on the path to developing the world's first fusion power plant, Orion. Join us to contribute to a future with clean, reliable, and affordable energy.

Responsibilities

• Support scientists in bringing the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online
• Collaborate with a versatile team to fabricate, assemble, test, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic assemblies
• Install, align, and maintain high voltage pulsed power, ultra-high vacuum (UHV), and fuel systems
• Fabricate and build unique rapid prototypes, assemblies, and instrumentation boxes
• Support revision iterations according to engineering specifications
• Perform PCB soldering, assembly, rework, and cable soldering to industry standards
• Help with upgrades, modifications, and reconfigurations of test bays to support ongoing test and research projects
• Work at different heights using scissor lifts, pick lifts, and safety harness within Helion facilities
• Communicate project activity, status, and issues to technical owners
• Create and maintain documentation and participate in redline reviews
• Develop and maintain new inventory of consumables and parts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Perform duties safely and efficiently

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment
• Comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift at least 50 pounds safely
• Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation, and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
• Experienced in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards
• Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment
• Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras, etc.) welcomed
• Experience and training in building high voltage, laser, vacuum, or cryogenic systems welcomed
• Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
• Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
• Experience in Python or LabVIEW is nice to have

Qualifications

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician experience
• Confined space work experience
• High voltage, UHV, and fuel system experience
• PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering experience
• Measurement and diagnostic sensor experience
• Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations experience
• Technical drawing and electrical schematic reading experience
• Python or LabVIEW experience (nice to have)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Schedule

Full-time position

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience