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Manufacturing Development Engineer

Overview:

At Inertia, we plan to build fusion fuel targets to initiate the world’s first fusion power plant. We need talented engineers to take on the challenge of scaling up the target production from laboratory scale to volume production.

This role will be critical to take development from fusion fuel target research and establish viable volume production equipment, material, and process.

The role will report to the VP of Industrial Engineering.

Primary Responsibilities:

  1. Develop baseline assembly process and automation requirements

  2. Develop proof-of-concept mass production equipments

  3. Establish manufacturing best practices

  4. Yield analysis and failure analysis

Qualifications:

  • B.S. with 10+ years of experience, or M.S. with 7+ years of experience

  • High volume semiconductor back-end manufacturing automation development a must

  • Experience with production quality control a must

  • Laser processing experience a plus

  • Plasma tech or deposition processing experience a plus

Salary & Benefits:

  • The base salary range for this role is $185,000 - $275,000; The pay range provided is an estimated base range for this role. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.

  • We offer market-competitive compensation and an excellent benefits program, including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans, company-paid holidays, matching 401k, and more!

About Inertia:

Inertia is taking the most direct, scientifically-proven path to commercializing fusion, leveraging the only successful achievement of fusion ignition, using a process that was pioneered at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). With groundbreaking innovation, transformative technology, and multi-year investment, Inertia is committed to commercializing fusion energy in the next decade.

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