Engineering Technician

Department: Accelerator Technology

Location: Valencia, CA

Employment Type: FullTime

Position Summary:

Nusano seeks an Engineering Technician to support the development, assembly, and testing of novel plasma technologies. Working closely with scientists, engineers, and technicians, the Engineering Technician will execute work related to electromechanical, high-vacuum, magnet, RF, and process cooling subsystems. This position requires a strong hands-on background in a high-tech or laboratory environment. This role will conduct assembly and testing activities on primary projects and will also help with maintenance and organizational duties throughout the department. Nusano will provide training and professional development opportunities to help this position gain experience with plasma technology.

Responsibilities

What You'll Do:

• Develop, assemble, test, and maintain electromechanical systems

• Assist physicists, engineers, and technicians in completing system qualifications

• Perform inspection and precision measurements of components and assemblies

• Collect data and provide analysis on subsystem operation

• Support general organization and maintenance of the work environment

• Create and maintain technical documentation

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), college degree preferred

• Five years of experience in a high-tech or laboratory environment

• Ability to read schematics and technical drawings

• Experience using a wide variety of hand and power tools

• Familiarity with precision mechanical inspection tools (calipers, micrometers, etc.)

• Familiarity with electrical equipment and components

• Proficiency with digital productivity tools (Microsoft Office products)

• Ability to follow written directions and communicate clearly

Preferred Requirements:

• High-vacuum technology and handling

• High-voltage, high-power, or RF electronics

• Expertise using troubleshooting and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, DMMs

• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing

• Manual machining, torch soldering/brazing, and welding

• Previous work in an ISO environment

• SolidWorks or other CAD programs

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent use of computers with repetitive keyboard and mouse activity and manual dexterity

• Ability to operate hand and power tools for long periods

• Ability to regularly lift 20 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

RATE: $35/hr - $46/hr

About Nusano:

Nusano is a privately held physics company working to stabilize supply chains, advance American national security, and enable once-in-a-generation innovations in fields ranging from healthcare to nuclear energy.

Nusano is commercializing platform technologies for radioisotope production, stable isotope enrichment, and advanced separation techniques. Together, these proprietary systems and methods are poised to supply the fight against cancer and help fuel the nuclear renaissance.

Our team of innovators — bring curiosity, ingenuity, and heart to solving some of the world’s hardest problems.