Senior Mechatronics Engineer

about 2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Fremont, CA, US... more

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 pulsed magnetic 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

About the Role

Job Overview:

We are searching for an innovative mechatronics engineer to join our team. The mechatronics engineer’s responsibilities include improving existing mechanical systems, developing new product concepts and prototypes, designing and testing mechanical and electronic systems, and developing various automated systems.

Responsibilities:

  • Define architecture for a complete automation system including robotics, motors, and data acquisition.

  • Design, develop and enhance electro-mechanical systems and mechatronic devices.

  • Perform trade studies to determine optimal automation systems while maintaining precise alignment requirements.

  • Create end-to-end solutions from concept to commission for positioning, alignment and data acquisition.

Qualifications:

  • BSc in mechatronics engineering or similar.

  • 8+ years work experience in Mechatronics Engineering

  • Experience with linear rails, robots or cobots, stepper and DC motors, power supplies and data acquisition equipment.

  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and creative thinking skills.

  • Ability to work in a team or alone.

  • Self-starter with a passion for engineering.

  • Passion to be hands-on with everything you create.

Benefits:

  • Industry-competitive salary

  • Equity plan

  • 6% employer 401k matching

  • Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)

  • 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.