Technical Program Coordinator

About the role

• Build and maintain weekly operations schedules; plan experimental campaigns by grouping compatible experiments, coordinating machine changes, and optimizing workflow.
• Serve as the primary communication link for machine operations across multiple teams; monitor control room activities to track progress and quickly identify and help resolve issues.
• Manage the experimental proposal workflow process; assist authors and technicians with the process and change requests.
• Coordinate subsystem modification tasks for experimental proposals.
• Familiarize with C-2W subsystems; complete training and work as a C-2W machine operator or in other roles as needed to support operations.
• Implement processes to record and track technical incidents, breakdowns, and maintenance issues; regularly track, follow up, and report on these.
• Maintain TAE databases for experimental activities and operational issues; conduct data analyses; quarterly report operational trends and machine performance metrics.
• Support the PMO and engineering team for Norm upgrade/vent activities by helping develop, manage, and maintain the upgrade/vent schedule and documentation.
• Coordinate testing, maintenance, and commissioning tasks to ensure operational readiness following upgrade/vent events or machine configuration changes.
• Occasionally assist with hands-on technical work on C-2W subsystems.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in R&D lab, construction, or manufacturing required.
• Preferred experience in laboratory operations, technical coordination, or project management.
• Familiarity with plasma physics, high-voltage systems, vacuum systems, or fusion energy science is a plus.
• Experience with data analysis and data visualization, preferably using Python and/or other programming languages.

Qualifications

• Education: B.S. (Preferred M.S.) in Physics, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.

Skills

• Approachable, empathetic, and team-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Confluence) and scheduling software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
• 401(K) with company match.
• Paid vacation + sick time.
• Companywide December holiday.
• Wellness program.
• Parental leave.