Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience with electromechanical equipment.
Proficient in testing and troubleshooting AC/DC circuits and power supplies.
Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
Familiarity with diagnostic instruments like DMMs and oscilloscopes.
Basic understanding of PLC and control systems.
Strong safety awareness and lockout/tagout practices.
Responsibilities
Operate and maintain electrical systems of neutral beam injectors.
Troubleshoot and repair high-voltage pulsed power circuits and power electronics.
Modify circuits and design new electronic circuitry as needed.
Support diagnostic build-out for C-2W upgrade and test stands.
Lead current and new projects as assigned by the group leader.
Collaborate with operations, controls, engineering, and physics teams.
Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal and external audiences.
Benefits
Promote a culture of safety and core values.
Opportunity for growth in Neutral Beam Physics.
Engagement in cutting-edge fusion power research.
Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
Access to advanced diagnostic and testing equipment.
Full Job Description
About The Role
Join the Neutral Beam Physics Team in the Fusion Power Research Division, reporting to the Director of Neutral Beam Physics. This is a Research-track position with a growth path toward in Neutral Beam Physics.
Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the electrical systems of the nine MW-class neutral beam injectors on C-2W, including high-voltage pulsed power circuits, power electronics, capacitor banks, PCBs, and low-voltage diagnostic and control circuits, as well as supporting vacuum systems and ion source hardware.
Modify existing circuits and design, build, and test new low- to high-voltage electronic circuitry as needed.
Provide the same operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting support for the positive- and negative-ion neutral beam test stands.
Support the diagnostic build-out for the C-2W upgrade and the neutral beam test stands, contributing to the design and testing of new or upgraded diagnostic systems in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
Take the lead on current and new projects as assigned by the group leader.
Work closely with the operations, controls, engineering, and physics teams.
Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for internal meetings, project reviews, and scientific conferences.
Maintain laboratory infrastructure while strictly following all safety protocols.
Promote the TAE Core Values, Rules of the Road, and our Culture of Safety.
About You
Required: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Physics, or a related field.
2+ years of hands-on experience maintaining, repairing, or operating industrial, laboratory, semiconductor, accelerator, plasma, vacuum, or similar electromechanical equipment.
Able to safely test, troubleshoot, and repair AC/DC circuits, power supplies, relays, contactors, breakers, fuses, transformers, capacitors, resistors, inductors, sensors, and basic control circuits.
Able to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, equipment manuals, and maintenance procedures.
Proficient with DMMs, clamp meters, oscilloscopes, hi-pot/insulation testers (where authorized), and other diagnostic instruments.
Basic understanding of PLC, interlock, and control systems, including the ability to trace I/O signals through schematics.
Comfortable removing and installing components, valves, cooling lines, fittings, cables, connectors, and hardware, and performing alignment and assembly work.
Strong lockout/tagout (LOTO) practices and a disciplined approach to high-voltage and stored-energy hazards.
Safety awareness for compressed gases, vacuum equipment, hot surfaces, cooling systems, and laboratory operating procedures.
At TAE Technologies, we consider a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and job-related knowledge, training; licenses and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements depending on the position offered (non-Sr., Sr., Lead or Manager). The compensation range for these roles are $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually.
