About the role
About Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.
We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.
Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.
Why This Role Matters
As a Senior Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for fabricating, installing, repairing, and maintaining critical electrical components across a variety of systems. You will work with several teams to create controls equipment and be a key link between these teams in perpetuating a culture of good communication. Your activities will directly support the mission of achieving net facility gain, as such there is an expectation that this role will participate in the continued technical and professional growth that is required to achieve this goal.
This position is primarily based in San Leandro, CA. Traveling will be required to support installation and commissioning activities in Albuquerque, NM.
What You'll Do
- Build Electrical Control cabinets (wall mount, free standing, Rack server enclosures)
- Build complex cable harness fabrication
- Schematic interpretation and ability to recognize and understand diagnostics
- Implement best practices with signal routing and cable shielding techniques
- Integrate electrical components into large mechanical assemblies
- Work with large and complex systems including but not limited to vacuum systems
- Perform configuration as required of controls equipment
- Help document and maintain configurations of controls equipment
- Support Terminations, commissioning and troubleshooting activities
- Support start-up and commissioning of equipment
- Role is expected to have minimal guidance and supervision, and an expectation of independence to perform job duties
What You Bring
- 10+ years with deep hands-on assembly/testing background
- Experienced in wiring, soldering, cabinet building, and cable routing (including fine gauge like 36 AWG)
- Familiar with detailed schematics, clean labeling practices, component traceability
- Knowledge of UL 508A, NFPA 70, control systems, complex signal types (TCP/IP, EtherCAT, Serial, etc.)
- Hands on experience with industrial, manufacturing, or research facility commissioning and operations
- Comfortable in a fast-paced, build/test/iterate environment
Bonus Points For
- Associates or technical degree
- Experience with PLC(Programmable Logic Controllers) or IPC(Industrial PC’s)
- EPLAN( any CAD platform) experience
- Experience working in a startup
- Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, chemical
- Experience working closely with engineers, designers and technicians
Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees
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Industry-competitive salary
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Equity plan
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6% employer 401k matching
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Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
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Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.
Pacific 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, age, or veteran status.
Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.
Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.