Engineering Technician

About Thea Energy

Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer‑controlled arrays of planar coils, thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero‑emission energy for a sustainable future.

Thea Energy is seeking highly skilled and motivated technicians to join our rapidly growing team. You will be responsible for hands‑on fabrication, assembly, and testing of critical hardware including superconducting magnets, high‑vacuum and cryogenic equipment, electromechanical systems, and other associated hardware. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, troubleshoot complex problems, and contribute to continuous improvement of our processes.

If you are passionate about building cutting‑edge technology and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we want to hear from you.

• Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems
• Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality
• Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance
• Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment
• Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling

• High‑school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high‑tech industry
• 5+ years of technical experience with mechanical or electrical systems, high‑pressure or high‑vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems
• Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software

• Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures
• Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting or programming automation equipment, e.g. PLC, HMI, or process controllers
• Experience with reflow solder processes, including PCBA manufacturing
• Crane or lifting experience
• Forklift experience
• Experience with electrical schematic and wiring
• Experience using various types of hand tools and precision measuring tools
• Experience in documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions
• Experience with reading and reviewing mechanical drawings
• Experience with machining, operating manual milling, saws, and other tools

• Hourly rate $30-43/hr
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO

It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.

Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.