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Overview

Thea Energy is focused on commercializing fusion energy through innovative stellarator technology. The Engineering Technician will build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems to support this mission.

Responsibilities

  • Build, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot complex mechanical and electrical systems.
  • Assist in developing new equipment, tools, procedures, and inspection techniques to reduce production time while maintaining high quality.
  • Responsible for tool and workspace organization and maintenance.
  • Assemble and troubleshoot test articles and supporting test equipment.
  • Collaborate to support development of manufacturing processes and tooling.

Requirements

  • High-school diploma or equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry.
  • 5+ years of technical experience with mechanical or electrical systems, high pressure or high vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, plumbing, soldering, system testing, power or controls systems.
  • Comfortable working to aggressive deadlines and exceptional work ethic.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools or similar software.

Additional Information

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
  • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
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How this job compares in Kearny, NJ

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $35/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $29–$40/hr across 115 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Kearny, NJ

Kearny, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 1 employer. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 184 other active welding openings from 132 employers. That's enough local activity to be worth comparing two or three offers before committing. Browse every welding job in Kearny, or widen the search to New Jersey.

Thea Energy currently has 3 other openings live in New Jersey, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New Jersey at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are gpac (13), Phillips Tank & Structure (7), and Carvana (5). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New Jersey, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Northvale at $40/hr, Newark at $38/hr, and South Plainfield at $30/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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