Mechanical Engineer / Applied Scientist

Salary Range : $90,000.00 To $110,000.00 Annually

About Us :

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 operating 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 design and build equipment in support of General Fusion’s LM26 project within a cross-functional team. The successful applicant will be expected to hit the ground running and thrive in a fast-paced and constantly evolving work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Mechanical Engineer looking for diverse and challenging work where ideas quickly become the prototypes and machines used by General Fusion to develop practical fusion energy solutions.

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
• Manage large SolidWorks assemblies in a multi-user environment and complete machine layouts
• 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
• Proactively contributing to a great work environment while championing safe work practices

Requirements :

The typical hiring range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000. General Fusion considers many factors when determining total compensation, including job-specific or highly specialized knowledge, skills and experience, proficiency, job location and internal equity.

What We Offer :

Applications :

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

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