Engineering Technician
Location
Kearny, NJ
Posted on October 6, 2026
Location
Kearny, NJ
Posted on October 6, 2026
Job Description
Job Description
About Thea Energy
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.
Position Overview
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
Required Experience & Skillsets:
High-school diploma or equivalent 5+ years of experience in shop fabrication, manufacturing, research, or high-tech industry 5+ years of technical experience with any of the following: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
Ideal Experience
Knowledge of quality control and inspection procedures
Experience operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting or programming automation equipment, e.g. PLC, HMI, or process controllers
Experience with reflow solder processes, including PCBA manufacturing
Crane or lifting experience
Forklift experience
Experience with electrical schematic and wiring
Experience using various types of hand tools and precision measuring tools
Experience in documenting, improving, and implementing process instructions
Experience with reading and reviewing mechanical drawings
Experience with machining, operating manual milling, saws, and other tools
Requirements
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
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.
Diversity And Inclusion
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across New Jersey currently run a median of $36/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $31–$41/hr across 72 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.
Kearny, NJ currently has 3 other active welding openings besides this one, spread across 2 employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across New Jersey as a whole we're tracking 152 other active welding openings from 109 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 2 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 (11), DC Fabricators (4), and UPS (3). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.
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