Electrical Technician

thea.energy· Manufacturing Engineering
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📍 Kearny, NJFull time💰 USD 32–55

About this role

About Thea Energy:  
Thea Energy is leveraging recent breakthroughs in stellarator physics and engineering to create a faster and simpler approach to commercializing fusion energy. The company is reinventing the stellarator using computer-controlled arrays of planar coils thereby replacing the intricate, complex modular magnets required in all other stellarator architectures. Thea Energy is on a mission to create a limitless source of zero emission energy for a sustainable future.  
 
Position Overview:
Thea Energy is seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Electrical Technician to support the Manufacturing team in the construction, installation, and testing of electrical systems for the Eos Stellarator. The successful candidate will work directly alongside Senior Power Systems Engineers, Power Electronics Engineers, and Hardware Design Engineers to bring advanced power concepts from design to reality.

This role requires a versatile technician who can seamlessly transition between supporting the build of high-current power supplies, assembling electrical distribution panels, and executing the physical installation of facility infrastructure. The technician will play a critical role in the hardware bring-up, debugging, and overall electrical integration of a cutting-edge fusion energy system.

Key Responsibility Areas:

  • Assembly & Prototyping: Build and wire power supplies, energy storage systems, custom embedded control boards, and high-current AC-DC converters for HTS magnets.
  • Infrastructure Installation: Support the physical installation and cabling of MV/LV switchgear, transformers, distribution panels, and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
  • Facility Support: Assist in integrating auxiliary electrical systems and balance-of-plant (BoP) infrastructure, providing electrical connections for cryogenics, vacuum, cooling, and HVAC systems.
  • Testing & Validation: Set up testbeds and perform hardware bring-up, signal probing, and parameter optimization under staged load conditions.
  • Hardware Debugging: Perform board-level debugging, soldering, and rework on custom printed circuit boards (PCBs).
  • Documentation: Read, interpret, and provide field markups for single-line diagrams, schematics, wiring diagrams, and cable schedules.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets:

    Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s degree, trade school certification, or equivalent practical experience in Electrical Technology, Electronics, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience as an electrical technician in industrial, R&D, or high-power environments.
  • Proven experience building, wiring, and installing electrical distribution panels, power supplies, and control cabinets.
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including schematics, P&IDs, and single-line diagrams.
  • Proficiency with lab measurement tools, including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and electronic loads.
  • Strong understanding of strict electrical safety standards, including LOTO protocols and NFPA 70E / NEC.

    • Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience operating in fusion, accelerator, or specialized industrial R&D environments.
  • Familiarity with high-voltage and medium-voltage distribution equipment (transformers, protective relays, switchgear).
  • Hands-on experience with PCB rework, fine-pitch soldering, and analog/mixed-signal circuit troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with mechanical integration, including cable trays, conduit bending, heat sink layouts, and cooling solutions.
    • Tools & Platforms
  • Measurement & Lab Tools: Oscilloscopes, multimeters, power analyzers, signal generators, logic analyzers, and electronic loads.
  • Assembly Tools: Soldering stations, crimpers, wire strippers, and general hand/power tools for mechanical integration.
  • Documentation: Microsoft 365, SharePoint, JIRA, and familiarity with navigating CAD outputs (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
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Company Benefits:

  • Base Pay Range: $32.00 – $55.00 per hour (Non-Exempt / OT Eligible)
  • Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
  • Employee equity stock options
  • 20 days PTO

Requirements:

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time.
  • Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call.
  • Ability to work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
It’s not necessary to meet all of the skillsets outlined above. Please feel free to send us a note and tell us why you would still be a great fit for this role or Thea Energy.  
  
Diversity and Inclusion:  
Thea Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a company of diverse backgrounds. By creating a diverse environment, we will bring new ideas and approaches to solving some of the world’s hardest (and most important) problems. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, family or marital status, age, disability, veteran’s status, or other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Electrical Technician role at thea.energy?
The listed salary for this Electrical Technician position at thea.energy is USD 32–55. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Electrical Technician position at thea.energy located?
This Electrical Technician role at thea.energy is based in Kearny, NJ. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Electrical Technician role at thea.energy full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Electrical Technician role in the Manufacturing Engineering department at thea.energy.
Which team or department does the Electrical Technician at thea.energy belong to?
This Electrical Technician position is part of the Manufacturing Engineering department at thea.energy. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Electrical Technician job at thea.energy posted?
This Electrical Technician position at thea.energy was posted on Jun 16, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Electrical Technician
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