Helion Energy

Capacitor R&D Supervisor

Helion Energy$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in manufacturing, R&D, or technical operations
  • 2+ years of experience leading or supervising technical teams
  • Strong hands-on background in electro-mechanical or precision manufacturing
  • Ability to manage people, priorities, and technical execution simultaneously
  • Experience collaborating with engineers in fast-paced development contexts
  • Data-driven approach to progress tracking and outcomes

Responsibilities

  • Supervise Engineering Technicians in capacitor R&D and development builds
  • Set daily priorities and balance resources for R&D activities
  • Coach and develop engineering technicians for technical growth
  • Own execution of capacitor R&D builds and prototypes
  • Coordinate build schedules and ensure alignment with engineering intent
  • Act as a liaison between R&D and production teams
  • Enforce EHS and quality standards during R&D processes

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
  • 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
  • 10 Paid holidays and a company-wide winter break
  • Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
  • Short and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • Annual wellness stipend
Full Job Description
What You Will Be DoingThis is a newly created role driven by rapid growth and increasing R&D demand. It's a unique opportunity to join at a pivotal moment, helping shape how capacitor technologies scale from development into manufacturing while building the systems, teams, and processes that will define future success. You will lead the execution of capacitor R&D builds and pilot manufacturing, translating evolving engineering concepts into safe, repeatable processes. In this role, you will serve as a critical bridge between R&D and production, identifying manufacturability risks early, driving process improvements, and ensuring new technologies are ready to scale.

This role will provide leadership and operational oversight for a growing team of Engineering Technicians supporting first-shift manufacturing and R&D activities (Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM).

You Will
  • Responsible for R&D builds, prototypes, and pilot runs to meet aggressive development timelines
  • Translate engineering intent into practical, high-quality manufacturing processes
  • Make real-time technical decisions in fast-paced, ambiguous development environments
  • Analyze data to identify process gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement
  • Lead and develop a team of Engineering Technicians, building capability and accountability
  • Partner with engineering, production, and EHS to ensure aligned, safe, and effective execution
  • Drive readiness for manufacturing through documentation, process definition, and knowledge transfer

Required Skills
  • 5+ years in manufacturing, R&D, or technical operations, including hands-on process development or NPI
  • 2+ years leading or supervising technical teams in fast-paced environments
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot and improve manufacturing processes under ambiguity
  • Strong data-driven mindset with the ability to translate results into actionable improvements
  • Experience working closely with engineering teams on early stage or rapidly evolving technologies
  • Ability to adapt schedule and onsite presence to support team leadership, cross-functional coordination, and critical development activities
  • Strong communication, organization, and execution skills

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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)
  • 10 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

About Helion Energy

Helion Energy, Inc. is an American fusion research company, located in Everett, Washington. They are developing a magneto-inertial fusion technology to produce helium-3 and fusion power via aneutronic fusion.
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