Materials Test Operator (Fusion Energy)

Location: Devens, Massachusetts, United States; Workplace: On-site

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

Company

hirify.global develops commercially viable fusion power plants and high-temperature superconducting magnet systems.

What you will do

• Prepare materials test specimens and perform laboratory experiments according to standard operating procedures.
• Operate mechanical testing and characterization equipment, including Instron Universal Testing Machines, load cells, extensometers, strain gauges, and dimensional measurement tools.
• Conduct tensile, compression, flexural, shear, peel, fatigue, hardness, magnetic, electrical, and thermophysical testing, including tests in extreme temperature environments.
• Prepare metallographic samples through cutting, grinding, and polishing, and perform microscopy and characterization.
• Maintain, calibrate, align, troubleshoot, and improve laboratory equipment and processes.
• Manage test data, Jira tickets, QBench orders, inventory support, documentation, reporting, and custom fixture assembly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or higher.
• At least 2 years of experience with basic materials preparation and testing tools.
• At least 2 years of technical support experience, including mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, root-cause analysis, problem-solving, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced multidisciplinary R&D environment.
• Ability to work on-site in Devens, Massachusetts, lift up to 50 pounds, and occasionally work nights, weekends, or on-call shifts.

Nice to have

• Experience with Instron systems, Bluehill, Wavematrix, ASTM or ISO testing standards, cryogens, strain-gage application, electrical test devices, metallography, vacuum systems, and shop equipment.
• Experience managing hazardous chemicals and operating materials characterization equipment.

Culture & Benefits

• Safety-focused work environment involving potential exposure to heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, etchants, and cryogenics.
• Equity and competitive compensation.
• Company holidays, flexible vacation days, sick days, and parental leave.
• Health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.