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Mechanical Engineer

Position :        Mechanical Engineer

Location :      Richmond, BC, Canada

Established in 2002, General Fusion is a global leader in the race to commercialize clean fusion energy. We are pursuing a uniquely practical approach, Magnetized Target Fusion, and aim to provide zero-carbon fusion power to the grid in the early to mid-2030s. Today at our state-of-the-art labs in Richmond, BC, we’re building a groundbreaking fusion demonstration machine called Lawson Machine 26 (LM26), designed to achieve transformational technical milestones and accelerate General Fusion’s technology to commercialization. Our path to market is funded by a global syndicate of leading energy venture capital firms, industry leaders, and technology pioneers. Learn more at  www.generalfusion.com .

Position Overview

The Mechanical Engineer will work as a collaborative part of a diverse engineering team in the development of General Fusion’s technology development projects.  They will design components and systems that become part of the overall fusion system or development prototypes.

Key Responsibilities :

• Mechanical design for complex engineering challenges which require out-of-the-box thinking and novel concepts, including analytical calculations and FEA as required to validate designs
• Working with partners and suppliers in the design of key systems and components, often sourcing components that push the limits of fabrication and availability
• Design and build prototypes to mitigate the identified risks to project success
• As required, building, commissioning, and testing prototypes or complete mechanical systems, to experiment, test, debug and realize designs
• Documenting design details, test plans, and experimental results
• Contributing to the growth of the team through knowledge sharing, participating actively in design reviews, and assisting with development of right-sized processes.

Relevant Skills and Experience :

Required :

Preferred :

The work involved in this project combines a wide range of skill sets, and each team member will need to become familiar with the full scope of the project and understand how their work relates to the diverse risk reduction efforts within the company.  General Fusion seeks individuals who are self-motivated, have good communication skills and are comfortable with creative problem solving independently and within a group.

The typical hiring range for this position is $70,000- $85,000 / year.  General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation include job specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer :

Applications :

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.