R&D Technician

Number of employees

100

Everett, WA, United States

Posted on: 2023-05-08

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to enable a future with unlimited clean energy. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest plasma accelerator prototype to make our vision a reality.

We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions. 

We are building something never done before.

You have an exciting opportunity ahead of you. This is your chance to join us in our mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant, enabling a future with clean, reliable, and abundant energy for everyone. It’s our hope you will join us in the journey ahead.

Our mission is courageous, and we’re looking for brilliant people who want to make a positive impact on the world. As a Helion team member, you will shape the future. You will build things that have never been built to help stop carbon emissions, promote energy independence, and end energy poverty.

We move fast, prioritize what matters, and iterate quickly so we can accelerate everything we do. At Helion, we grow and learn together while working with never-before-seen technology. As part of the team, you will work with the world’s leading scientists, engineers, and technicians to build a world-changing fusion machine.

Now is a great time to join Helion. Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean energy from fusion a reality.

What You Will Be Doing: 

We are a high-tech company looking for a technician to join our team. You will support the Senior Technician in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex electrical systems and hardware. You have basic skills working with electrical systems, hardware, assembly, and basic machining. You will report directly to our Fusion R&D Engineer.

You Will:

  • Assist the Senior Technician in the assembly, installation, and maintenance of complex electrical systems and hardware
  • Troubleshoot and diagnose problems with electrical systems and hardware
  • Perform basic machining tasks to fabricate parts
  • Ensure all work is performed safely while following company procedures
  • Maintain accurate records of work performed, materials used, and time spent on each task

You Have:

  • Basic knowledge of electrical systems, hardware, assembly, and basic machining
  • Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and manuals
  • 1+ years of experience following detailed procedures with high accuracy and working as part of team while still building on individual projects

Education:

  • Associates degree in electrical or mechanical technology, or related experience

 

Per Washington Equal Pay and Opportunity Act the range for this position is $25/hr - $41/hr. Actual salary is based on education, experience, and other qualifying skill sets.

About Helion 

Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest plasma accelerator prototype to make our vision a reality. 

We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, join our team.  

Who We Are

We are a team of engineers, scientists, and makers, and we are on a mission to build the world’s first fusion power plant. We believe fusion energy can truly change the world. It will solve climate change on a global scale and ensure energy independence while making electricity more affordable than ever before. Ultimately, we are striving to make the world a better place for everyone.

Our Core Values

We live by a set of five core values that guide everything we do. We challenge one another to uphold these values to create a mission-driven and values-oriented culture:

Get things done - Build stuff that works - Be extraordinary - Have courage - Character

Click here to learn more about life at Helion.

 

Benefits:

  • 21 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for all employees
  • 13 Holidays
  • 10 days of Sick Time
  • 3% employer 401K contribution matching
  • Generous share options scheme
  • Parental Leave
  • $35/month market subsidy for fresh snacks/lunches
  • Monthly sponsored lunches with the organization
  • Monthly sponsored events with your team
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Short/Long Term Disability

Helion is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Disability/Veterans Employer:

NOTE: Women and minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they fit the description in totality. We believe in hiring individuals. If you do not check all of the boxes, we still encourage you to apply. If this job isn't a fit, we have many other openings that may be one. 

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. This position is subject to a background check related to its duties and responsibilities.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations or request more information: [email protected].

**Please note that we require all visitors to be up to date on their COVID vaccination or wear a mask for the duration of their stay.**

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