Senior Target Fabrication Engineer - Assembly

# Senior Target Fabrication Engineer - Assembly Pacific Fusion Mechanical Engineering  Project Management#
** Why This Role Matters
** Pacific Fusion is looking for a Senior Target Fabrication Engineer specializing in precision assembly and project management to join our growing target fabrication team. In this role, you will be a primary bridge between target design and physical realization, ensuring that complex, high-precision assemblies are delivered on schedule. Your work in managing the lifecycle of these targets from component sourcing to final integration is critical to maintaining the high-cadence production on the road to commercial fusion energy.##

** What You'll Do
*** Manage the end-to-end delivery of fusion targets to internal departments, ensuring all technical requirements, budgets, and schedules are met.
* Lead the precision assembly of complex target systems, utilizing specialized techniques to integrate components with micron-level accuracy.
* Coordinate across working groups to understand internal customer requirements and translate them into actionable fabrication and assembly plans.
* Design and implement assembly fixtures and specialized tooling to improve the repeatability and reliability of target builds.
* Establish project timelines and resource plans to transition from R&D prototypes to a high-throughput production environment.
* Oversee quality control and documentation for delivered targets, ensuring each assembly meets rigorous design intent and inspection standards.##
** What You Bring
*** Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field; a Master’s or PhD is a plus.
* Proven experience in project management within a precision engineering environment, specifically managing the delivery of complex assemblies.
* Hands-on expertise in precision assembly techniques and a deep understanding of GD&T and technical drawings.
* Ability to drive a project through all stages of development, from initial concept and prototyping to high-cadence internal delivery.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to act as a technical liaison between scientists, engineers, and fabrication technicians.
* Proficiency in CAD modeling for the design of assembly jigs, fixtures, and handling equipment.##
** Bonus Points For
*** Experience managing small-scale, high-complexity hardware with micron-level tolerances and delicate material interfaces.
* Deep understanding of chemical and material bonding techniques that includes glue, epoxy, soldering, and precision welding
* Background in automated assembly or developing semi-automated systems for a production environment.
* Familiarity with cleanroom operations and cryogenic vacuum systems.
* Knowledge of advanced metrology for verifying complex 3D assemblies, such as radiography or tomography.

Apply Now### Job Details Location San Leandro, California, United States

Employment Type

Full-time

Level

Individual Contributor

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