Associate Lab Technician

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble precision components, leak-test vacuum hardware, and assist in monitoring experiments during active runs
• Program and operate CNC mills, lathes, and 3D printers to create prototype parts
• Assist in the setup, organization, and safety of the machine shop in Cambridge
• Travel several weeks per year to install, align, and troubleshoot mechanical systems at partner labs in Switzerland, Vancouver, and New York
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers to improve designs for manufacturability

Requirements

• Recent degree in Physics, Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical Engineering, or comparable technical laboratory or manufacturing experience
• Portfolio of hands-on projects
• Familiarity with CAD software and CNC machining, or strong desire to learn
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex systems in a fast-paced startup environment
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Hands-on experience with low-voltage wiring and control circuits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SolidWorks
• Hands-on familiarity with vacuum, cryogenic, or pneumatic systems
• Basic experience with welding (MIG, TIG, or laser)

Benefits

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement savings with company contribution
• Stock options
• Paid time off
• 11 company holidays

About the Company

Acceleron Fusion is a venture-backed clean energy startup developing breakthrough fusion technology. Founded to commercialize Department of Energy-funded research, the company completed its Series A funding round and collaborates with leading research institutions including the Paul Scherrer Institute and Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Headquartered in Cambridge, MA, Acceleron Fusion is a growing team of about 20 employees.