Electro-Mechanical Technician

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy

About Type One Energy

Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the‑art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.

If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as an Electro-Mechanical Technician . This is what you need to know:

Location:

Knoxville, TN

Salary:
Highly Competitive Plus Benefits

Contract:

Permanent, full time

Reporting to:
Manufacturing Supervisor

Your role in the mission:

We are seeking a hands‑on Electro‑Mechanical Technician to support the manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification of High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnets and other fusion energy related technologies. This role will be responsible for cable production, coil and magnet assembly, electrical and mechanical testing, troubleshooting, and supporting R&D and production activities.

The ideal candidate combines strong electrical and mechanical aptitude with experience in precision manufacturing, instrumentation, testing, and laboratory or production environments. Experience with superconducting magnets, cryogenic systems, vacuum systems, or advanced manufacturing technologies is highly desirable.

• - Fabricate, process, and prepare HTS cables and conductors according to engineering specifications.
• - Perform conductor handling, insulation application, winding preparation, and related manufacturing activities.
• - Maintain production records, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• - Support continuous improvement initiatives for cable manufacturing processes.

• - Assemble electro‑mechanical components, coils, and magnet systems.
• - Perform precision mechanical assembly, fastening, bonding, and integration of subassemblies.
• - Install sensors, instrumentation, wiring harnesses, current leads, and associated hardware.
• - Interpret engineering drawings, schematics, assembly procedures, and bills of materials.

• - Execute electrical, mechanical, and functional testing of cables, coils, and magnet assemblies.
• - Operate test equipment including:
• - Digital multimeters
• - Oscilloscopes
• - Power supplies
• - Data acquisition systems
• - Temperature and pressure monitoring systems
• - Collect, analyze, and document test results.
• - Investigate failures and support root cause analysis activities.

• - Support operation of cryogenic test systems and associated infrastructure.
• - Assist with installation and maintenance of cooling, vacuum, and instrumentation systems.
• - Follow safety procedures for high voltage, high current, cryogenic fluids, and energized equipment.
• - Maintain laboratory equipment, tools, and test fixtures.

• - Maintain accurate manufacturing and test records.
• - Support non‑conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• - Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and operational procedures.
• - Contribute to development and improvement of manufacturing and test procedures.

• - Diploma or Technical Certificate in:
• - Electrical Engineering Technology
• - Electronics Engineering Technology
• - Electro‑Mechanical Technology
• - Mechatronics
• - Mechanical Engineering Technology
• - Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• - 3+ years of hands‑on experience in manufacturing, assembly, testing, or laboratory environments.
• - Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and…