Mechanical project engineer Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy ⚡️

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a “ Mechanical Design Engineer”. This is what you need to know:

Location: Knoxville, TN (other Office Locations may be available)

Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract: Permanent, full time

Reporting to: Engineering Resource Manager

Your role in the mission:

Type One Energy are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with first of a kind design and integration skills.

The primary function of this position is to provide conceptual, preliminary and final design of systems and components for our stellarator fusion power plants. The Mechanical Design Engineer will work of a variety of projects and systems including vacuum vessels, divertors, magnets and plasma facing components.

Responsibilities will also focus on complex concept design development and optimization, which may include developing/reviewing CAD and engineering drawings, performing engineering analysis, designing of experiments and performing laboratory testing and evaluation, design reviews and TRL assessments.

Other responsibilities include:

• Translating design requirements into functional stellarator components and systems.
• Develop system and 3D component designs and associated technical specifications for our stellarator systems.
• Analyze and align the interface requirements between and among stellarator systems.
• Analyze and interpret simulation results to deliver actionable insights for design optimization and performance improvement.
• Develop procurement packages.
• Resole any technical questions which may occur during the fabrication efforts.
• Work closely with a team of Engineers and scientists.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline, Master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Siemens NX CAD software is highly desirable.
• Expert in mechanical design principles, failure modes, and lifecycle reliability.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering analysis using software's such as ANSYS or COMSOL is desirable
• Skilled in balancing trade-offs across performance, manufacturability, and regulation.
• Experience with design of first of a kind components.
• Familiarity with Computer Aided Design and Analysis software
• Experience with design of fusion energy systems and equipment is desirable
• Experience operating within a PDM environment in CAD

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.

Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on .

Export Control Compliance Notice

This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.

Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.

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For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

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