Senior Technologist - Materials

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? Actually the posting includes OverviewApplication About Helion (maybe "About Helion" is a section). Then "What You Will Be Doing" (Responsibilities). Then "You Will Operate, maintain..." (maybe also responsibilities). Then "Required Skills". Then "Benefits". Also compensation is given: "$38 – $57". Should we include Pay section? The instruction: include Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections only if posting actually states them. Compensation is stated, so we can include a Pay section. No schedule given. So we include Pay. We need headings:

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before responsibilities? But we need to preserve all substantive information. Could include a heading "About Helion" but that's not in the list. The instruction says use those headings for section headings; but does not forbid other headings? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect us to use those exact headings where applicable. So we should map content to those headings. Thus: - About the role: could contain the company overview and mission description. - Responsibilities: "What You Will Be Doing" and the bullet list of duties. - Requirements / Qualifications / Skills: The "Required Skills" list. Could be split into Requirements and Skills. But we can combine into Skills section. - Benefits: list. - Pay: compensation range. We should not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. We need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, privacy policy, etc. We need to output only HTML fragment. Let's craft:

About the role

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone. Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion. This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

Responsibilities

• Apply advanced technical expertise to support engineering research, development, and manufacturing through hands-on materials testing, analytical system operation, and precision fabrication.
• Independently execute complex test workflows, configure and maintain equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure diagnostic readiness and high-quality results.
• Collaborate closely with engineers to translate test requirements into reliable, real-world setups, while using critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes.
• Mentor junior Technologists and communicate findings through clear data analysis and reporting that informs engineering decisions.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot materials testing and analytical equipment, including load frames, profilometers, durometers, microscopy systems, and SEM.
• Execute test plans in accordance with ASTM standards or collaborate with engineers to develop custom test methodologies, including sample preparation, fixturing, and data analysis.
• Configure and validate test setups to ensure accurate, repeatable results and alignment with engineering intent.
• Document procedures, calibration activities, and test results with clarity and discipline to support quality and traceability.
• Analyze and communicate data effectively to inform design decisions and improve system performance.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts across mechanical systems, instrumentation, and workflows, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Design and fabricate fixtures and components to support testing needs, ensuring precision and reliability.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to early career Technologists on equipment operation, fabrication techniques, and safe work practices.
• Develop working knowledge of radiation safety practices, including contamination control, monitoring techniques, and controlled-area workflows.
• Partner with engineers to interpret requirements and translate them into robust testing processes that generate meaningful performance data.

Skills

• 8+ years of hands-on experience operating mechanical testing systems and analytical instrumentation in a similar technical environment.
• Strong proficiency in materials testing equipment and imaging tools, including mechanical test frames and microscopy systems.
• Extensive hands-on fabrication experience, including fixture design, assembly, and precision measurement.
• Demonstrated ability to execute structured test workflows and produce reliable, high-quality data.
• Experience troubleshooting complex mechanical and instrumentation issues, with the ability to independently identify root causes and drive solutions.
• Strong technical documentation skills, with attention to procedural rigor, calibration standards, and quality control.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers to translate design intent into practical testing solutions.
• Familiarity with controlled, high-risk, or radiological environments is preferred, including adherence to safety and contamination control protocols.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in fast-paced technical environments.

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.

Pay

$38 – $57

Check for any duplicated content: We included responsibilities both in paragraph and bullet list; the bullet list includes the paragraph items as separate bullets; we might be duplicating. The original had a paragraph "What You Will Be Doing You will apply advanced technical expertise..." then a list starting with "You Will Operate, maintain...". To avoid duplication, we could keep the paragraph as a summary and then list the detailed duties. But the instruction: preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep both the paragraph and the list items. However the paragraph content is also covered in the list items (first bullet). To avoid duplication, we could keep the paragraph as is and then list the rest (excluding the duplicate). But the list includes many items that are not in the paragraph. The first bullet "Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot..." is not exactly same as paragraph. The paragraph includes: apply advanced technical expertise..., independently execute complex test workflows..., collaborate closely..., mentor junior..., etc. Those are also in the list but maybe not exactly same wording. To be safe, we can keep the paragraph as a summary and then list the detailed duties (the "You Will Operate..." list). But we need to preserve all substantive information; the paragraph is substantive; the list is also substantive. If we keep both, we may have some overlap but that's okay as long as we don't omit anything. Duplication is not prohibited. However the instruction says "do NOT invent or summarize away detail". Duplication is not summarizing away; it's repeating. It's okay but could be considered redundant. I'd rather keep the paragraph and then the list as given (the "You Will Operate..." list). But we need to ensure we didn't miss any responsibilities from the paragraph that are not in the list. Let's compare: Paragraph sentences: 1. "You will apply advanced technical expertise to support engineering research, development, and manufacturing through hands-on materials testing, analytical system operation, and precision fabrication." 2. "In this role, you will independently execute complex test workflows, configure and maintain equipment, and troubleshoot technical issues to ensure diagnostic readiness and high-quality results." 3. "You will collaborate closely with engineers to translate test requirements into reliable, real-world setups, while using critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes." 4. "You will also mentor junior Technologists and communicate findings through clear data analysis and reporting that informs engineering decisions." List items (You Will Operate...): - Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot materials testing and analytical equipment, including load frames, profilometers, durometers, microscopy systems, and SEM - Execute test plans in accordance with ASTM standards or collaborate with engineers to develop custom test methodologies, including sample preparation, fixturing, and data analysis - Configure and validate test setups to ensure accurate, repeatable results and alignment with engineering intent - Document procedures, calibration activities, and test results with clarity and discipline to support quality and traceability - Analyze and communicate data effectively to inform design decisions and improve system performance - Lead troubleshooting efforts across mechanical systems, instrumentation, and workflows, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions - Design and fabricate fixtures and components to support testing needs, ensuring precision and reliability - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to early career Technologists on equipment operation, fabrication techniques, and safe work practices - Develop working knowledge of radiation safety practices, including contamination control, monitoring techniques, and controlled-area workflows - Partner with engineers to interpret requirements and translate them into robust testing processes that generate meaningful performance data Now map: Paragraph 1: apply advanced technical expertise... hands-on materials testing, analytical system operation, precision fabrication. This is covered by first bullet (operate, maintain, troubleshoot equipment) and maybe also by "design and fabricate fixtures". Not exact but close. Paragraph 2: independently execute complex test workflows, configure and maintain equipment, troubleshoot technical issues. Covered by bullets: execute test plans, configure and validate test setups, lead troubleshooting efforts. Paragraph 3: collaborate closely with engineers to translate test requirements into reliable, real-world setups, using critical thinking and sound judgment to solve problems and improve processes. Covered by bullet: partner with engineers to interpret requirements and translate them into robust testing processes; also execute test plans in accordance with ASTM or develop custom methodologies. Paragraph 4: mentor junior Technologists and communicate findings through clear data analysis and reporting that informs engineering decisions. Covered by bullet: provide mentorship and technical guidance