Pacific Fusion · 15 hours ago
Rigging, Fixtures and Ground Support Equipment Engineer
Los Lunas, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$116K/yr - $174K/yr
7+ years expPacific Fusion is a company focused on providing clean energy through advanced fusion technology. The Rigging, Fixtures and Ground Support Equipment Engineer will design and procure custom handling equipment for large hardware, collaborating with engineers and scientists to optimize equipment designs for safety and efficiency.
EnergyNatural ResourcesRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design, analyze, and procure a broad range of lifting and transportation fixtures and handling equipment for specialty hardware
Working closely with relevant engineers to meet strict technical and operational requirements
Use industry standards and relevant regulations to apply best practices for future designs and improve existing designs
Review all lift and transport fixture designs for structural integrity under dynamic and static loading
Create and/or review detailed CAD models, FEA, and mechanical fabrication drawings of all custom fixtures and handling equipment
Document equipment testing requirements and findings to optimize next revision of designs
Mentor larger design engineering workforce on lift and transport fixture best practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with Structural focus or Masters degree preferred
7+ years experience in designing and analyzing lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large hardware with a proven track record of rigor, creative problem solving, and success
Deep knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting techniques, load path analysis, and safety standards (e.g., ASME B30 series, OSHA 1926)
Expertise in design and analysis (structural and FEA) of custom lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large and heavy hardware
Expertise in variety of cranes (bridge, gantry, mobile, et.c), forklifts, below-the-hook lift fixtures
Experience in road-transport vehicle options, custom road-transport container/fixtures, permitting requirements for oversized loads
Proficiency in CAD to create detailed design, drawings, and FEA
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Preferred
PE license
Design for lift fixtures in nuclear facilities, including remotely connected and operated lift fixtures
Experience with integrating hydraulic and/or motorized systems into fixture designs to precisely align large and heavy hardware
Experience in designing end of arm manipulator systems for robotic applications
Experience working in industries such as: nuclear, energy, aerospace, and/or construction
Benefits
Industry-competitive salary
Equity plan
6% employer 401k matching
Generous paid time off (including sick leave, vacation, paid family leave)
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Company
Pacific Fusion
Pacific Fusion focuses on renewable energy generation, emphasizing affordable fusion power inspired by nature.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$900M2024-10-25Series A· $900M
Leadership Team
Will Regan
Founder & President
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