Mechanical Tooling Engineer

About the role

Type One Energy Group is a mission-driven company focused on providing sustainable, affordable fusion power. Founded in 2019 and backed by venture capital in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists and veteran business leaders. This role is for a Mechanical Tooling Engineer who will support the design and integration of mechanical tooling, fixtures, and tooling systems used for assembly, component handling, maintenance and inspection.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and integration of mechanical tooling, fixtures, and tooling systems used for assembly, component handling, maintenance and inspection.
• Design and qualify remote or automated systems for operation in constrained, hazardous, or high-radiological environments.
• Review, guide, and validate designs created by peers and external suppliers to ensure technical excellence and manufacturability.
• Support FMEA, DFMA, and risk assessments for critical hardware and assemblies.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to support fabrication, assembly, and qualification of mechanical systems.
• Develop and execute test plans to validate tool performance, quality execution, and automation repeatability.
• Author detailed engineering drawings, procedures, and specifications in compliance with quality and safety standards.
• Contribute to process development documentation, design reviews, and configuration control processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, manufacturing process development, or tooling engineering.
• Proven expertise in one or more of the following areas: Welding tooling or weld process development, tooling and system design for remote or automated operations, integration of sensors, controls, or actuation systems into complex mechanical designs.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (SolidWorks, Siemens NX, or similar) and PLM/PDM systems.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design principles, precision tolerancing, and manufacturing processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing equipment or processes for high-radiological or nuclear environments, or for other extreme service conditions.
• Familiarity with automation, robotics, or mechatronic systems used in precision manufacturing.
• Knowledge of welding qualification standards (e.g., ASME, AWS, ISO) and experience working in a regulated engineering environment.
• Demonstrated success leading complex engineering projects from concept to production.

What You’ll Get

• A basic salary and yearly bonus.
• Stock options.
• Relocation allowance.
• Insurance plans.
• Retirement options.
• And many more great voluntary benefits.