Product Development Engineer - Plasma Facing Components
Devens, MA
SPARC Team – Tokamak Systems /
Full-time /
Hybrid
As a Product Development Engineer for the SPARC Plasma Facing components (PFC), you will work with the design team and use knowledge of mechanical engineering in production of machined components in support of new and existing contracts.
This team member will:
- Assist in development of optimized components that meet the requirements and are economical to produce with an acceptable lead time
- Support procurement in the preparation and execution of the manufacturing contracts
- Lead and participate in prototyping and testing activities to validate requirements/assumptions and provide guidelines based on tests
- Develop design notes, technical specifications, and documentation necessary to fabricate and install the parts
- Play an active role in disposition of any NCR’s and tracking of the materials through various stages of receivership, inspection, staging, preassembly, and final assembly
- Develop assembly and work instructions (work packages)
- Participate in supervision of subassembly and final assembly of the PFC components inside the Vessel
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or above
- Hands-on experience with assembly and use of hardware and small to medium size tool and precision mechanical assemblies
- Experience with taking a product from design to manufacturing and working with vendors to fabricate the parts to the specifications and manage deviations
- Advanced CAD skills
- Knowledge of welding of components for efficient joining to support a reliable, geometrically precise and economically viable structure
- Able to communicate effectively in a team and a fast-paced environment, making well informed decisions
Additional experience and/or qualifications:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics
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