R&D Technician - First Shift (Fusion Energy)

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; on-site, first shift

Salary: $30–$45 per hour, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global Systems develops commercially viable fusion power plants and technologies to accelerate the transition to fusion energy.

What you will do

• Build new products and magnet prototypes and prepare them for internal and external evaluation.
• Monitor processes, troubleshoot production issues, identify viable solutions, and support continuous improvement.
• Set up, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain R&D equipment, including preventive maintenance.
• Support installation and readiness activities for new projects.
• Assist senior R&D staff with testing, specifications, manufacturing processes, and procedures.
• Maintain project records and provide technical support to quality, engineering, operations, and management teams.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalency certificate, or higher.
• At least 3 years of experience using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring tools.
• 3–5 years of technical support experience, including mechanical or electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, or wiring.
• Ability to work on-site in Devens, Massachusetts.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work around heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics.
• Willingness to work occasional nights, weekends, on-call shifts, or travel when required.

Nice to have

• Experience with composites fabrication, prepreg layup, vacuum resin infusion, mold fabrication, epoxy potting, or injection molding.
• Experience with winding equipment, high-temperature superconducting materials, cryogenic chemicals, machine shop equipment, forklifts, cranes, or lifting operations.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and P&IDs, and experience with PLC or data analysis software.
• Massachusetts 3A hoisting license.
• Strong root cause analysis, planning, organization, communication, computer, and problem-solving skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused, fast-paced environment centered on integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique.
• Competitive compensation with equity.
• Company holidays, flexible vacation, sick days, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.