Experimental Equipment Technician

1 week ago

Burnaby, Canada General Fusion Inc Full time

**Position**:Experimental Equipment Technician - 3 month contract

**Location**:Richmond, BC, Canada

General Fusion is transforming how the world is energized by developing the first commercially-viable fusion power plant. Fusion will deliver clean, safe, and on-demand power at industrial scale, providing a powerful complement to renewables and a pathway to a zero-emissions grid.

Combining new technologies, proven industrial processes, and advances in fundamental fusion science, General Fusion aims to be the first in the world to develop commercial fusion power.

**Position Overview**:
The Experimental Equipment Technician will provide hands-on support of mechanical and electrical equipment related to General Fusion’s large scale experimental projects. The technician will be part of a team that builds, maintains and operates an assortment of complex and unique equipment, machinery, and testing apparatuses.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Design and construct test equipment.
- Assemble and maintain diagnostic systems, controls, sensor, vacuum pumps pneumatic systems etc.
- Maintain shop, shop tools, spares inventory and materials.
- Specify and order parts and materials for these projects.
- Work while keeping personal and co-worker safety as the top priority.

**Relevant Skills and Experience**:
Required:

- Experience operating complex test equipment in an experimental context.
- Hands-on troubleshooting for prototype systems.
- Design skills including CAD, use of additive prototype equipment, basic electronics and metal fabrication
- Excellent time management skills
- Organized mindset and ability to keep a tidy shop floor
- Ability to lift up to 20 kg
- Basic computer literacy (Excel, Outlook)

Preferred:

- Experience with high-voltage or high-energy electrical systems.
- Experience with electrical troubleshooting equipment, including multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other lab equipment.
- Experience with optical equipment such as high speed cameras, lasers, interferometers etc.
- PLC programming or related control system experience ( e.g. National Instruments).
- Experience working with, and safely moving large equipment. Forklift experience an asset.
- Hobby project experience with any combination of the above skills.

**Salary** - $5,500 - $6,250 / month

**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, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age._

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