Production Lead
Lead production efforts as a Production Lead at Helion in Everett, Washington, focusing on electromechanical assembly and quality.
About Helion Energy
Company Overview
Helion Energy, Inc.
Everett, Washington, USA
2013
Business Model
Fusion Energy
Development and demonstration of fusion energy technology
Capital raised through funding rounds, potential future electricity production. Helion Energy recently announced that Microsoft will become their first customer.
Locations & Geography
Headquartered in the United States 🇺🇸 with focus on expanding the adoption of fusion energy globally
Company Culture
Committed to providing a clean, scalable, and cost-effective energy solution through fusion technology
Innovative, team-oriented, and driven by critical engineering challenges
Emphasis on collaboration and empowerment in solving global energy challenges
Activities & Projects
Development of the Polaris prototype, aimed to be the first to demonstrate net electricity from fusion
Advancements in pulsed non-ignition fusion technology and high-temperature plasma generation
Focused on achieving zero-carbon electricity production to support global decarbonization
Contact Information
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $600 million from investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV).
Now we are working toward Polaris, which will be the first machine to demonstrate electricity from fusion, making this a great time to join Helion! Bring your skills, experiences, and determination to make a difference in the world. Together, we can make a future with unlimited clean electricity from fusion a reality.
What You Will Do
We are hiring a Production Lead to oversee the integration of Helion’s capacitor assemblies on 2nd Shift (2:00pm to 10:30pm). You will help develop hardware, lead full-scale builds, and coach fellow technicians on the Production Team. You will report directly to one of our Production Supervisors at our Everett, WA office.
You Will
- Collaborate with a versatile team to assemble, test, and troubleshoot electromechanical components.
- Be the first line of defense for troubleshooting issues on the production floor, directly supporting technicians or coordinating with experts to resolve problems.
- Escalate persistent issues that hinder the achievement of target production rates.
- Develop training materials and curriculums for machine operation, maintenance procedures, quality assurance, station specific guidance.
- Be the primary quality assurance expert, ensuring technicians are proficient in performing required inspections.
- Manage, organize and maintain consumables, tools, and parts.
- Develop and enforce a 6S schedule, ensuring it is meticulously followed and maintained.
- Demonstrate quality of work, setting a new standard for the team.
Required Skills
- 2+ years of experience as an electrical/mechanical technician focused on rapid prototyping and iteration.
- Experience maintaining high precision and accuracy on builds with little to no direct oversight.
- Experience leading technicians on a variety of builds or projects.
- Demonstrated proficiency with calipers, micrometers, torque wrenches and multiple hand tools
The pay range for this position is $35/hr - $48/hr. This pay range may be inclusive of several career levels and will be narrowed based on several factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
- 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
- 13 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
- Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
- Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
- Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
- Annual wellness stipend
NOTE: Underrepresented people are less likely to apply unless they meet 100% of the job's requirements. We believe in hiring people, not checklists, and encourage you to apply even if you do not check all of the boxes. If this job isn't the one, we have many other openings that may be a fit.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. If we reach out to you to begin an interview process, we will also ask if you require any reasonable accommodation at that time.
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About the role
February 25, 2025
On-site
USD 35–48 per hour
- Everett, United States
2+ years as an electrical/mechanical technician
UTC-07:00
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