Job Description

General Fusion is transforming how the world is energized by developing the first commercially-viable fusion power plant. Fusion will deliver clean, safe and on-demand power at industrial scale, providing a powerful complement to renewables and a pathway to a zero-emission grid.

Combining new technologies, proven industrial processes, and advances in fundamental fusion science, General Fusion aims to be the first in the world to develop commercial fusion power. Key performance requirements have been demonstrated at the system level, setting the stage for building a pre-commercial fusion power prototype.

Position Overview:

General Fusion is seeking an Optical / Laser Technician to provide technical support to prototype, align, and maintain Reactor test diagnostics equipment, including laser systems. The Technician will also help free Diagnosticians from day-to-day lab operations and maintenance to focus on design and development. The successful Technician will minimize laser diagnostics downtime due to misalignment and ensure laser diagnostics provide quality data (stable, high signal level)

Key Responsibilities:

• Laser alignment
• Calibration tasks
• Checking the data to watch for signs of misalignment.
• Install and maintain laser optics on test rigs
• Build and maintain fibre optics signal transmission

Required Skills and Experience:

• Familiar with the safety of advanced laser equipment
• Basic electronics troubleshooting (DMM, oscilloscope usage, etc.)
• Procuring optics (Thorlabs, Edmund, etc.), managing optics layout, handling optics
• Basic machine shop skills
• Preferred but not required:
• Experience with automation of laser alignment tasks
• Experience with laser repair, debugging, optimization
• Able to develop new solutions to technical problems independently and in a group
• Adaptable to changes in requirements
• Good communicator
• Well organized, good attention to detail
• Self-motivated
• Desire to learn and document lessons learned
• Ability to design quick, effective mechanical solutions for day-to-day problems

Education:

• BA in related field (electrical / Mechatronics Engineering Physics) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Any Specific Lab Technician training is considered an asset.

In this role, you will collaborate across engineering and scientific disciplines. If you want to be part of a growing company working on evolutionary fusion technology/clean energy and wish to prove your capability to solve complex and unique problems, please apply today!

What We Offer:

• Flexible hours
• Four weeks' vacation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• RRSP Contribution
• Support for professional development
• Employee Stock Plan
• Great company culture - social events, food trucks, bike rides, Sun Run, etc.

Applications:

We thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please apply directly using the following link!

https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3196ba6f-d49c-4493-9290-3d91489bdfa9&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=433308&source=CC2&lang=en_CA

General Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.