Facilities Technician

pacificfusion

San Leandro, CA · San Leandro · United States

Posted Jul 20, 2026

Full-time
Technicians

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Job description

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

Why This Role Matters

As a Facilities Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our engineering and operations teams by running facilities drops for equipment and test stands. You will also spend approximately 25% of your time supporting the electro-mechanical technicians in building and operating test stands. Your technical skills, attention to detail, and proactive approach are fundamental to our success.

What You'll Do

Install air/power/network drops as needed throughout the facility
Troubleshoot building equipment and conduct repairs as needed
Support workplace experience team as needed for new furniture/decorations/etc
Manage critical spares for equipment
Manage preventative maintenance for equipment
Basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on equipment
Interface with suppliers as needed for building maintenance
Build and support testing needs for small scale experiments
Support mechanical builds ranging from small tabletop assemblies to large steel weldments
Support electrical builds ranging from basic sensor installation to full control panel builds
Maintain the manufacturing environment via 5S principles, ensuring that all tools, equipment, and workspaces are clean, safe, and organized
Play a key role in setting up the manufacturing site by installing equipment, facilities, and storage
Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team (including electrical, mechanical, software, and manufacturing engineers) to ensure systems integration and effectiveness
Comply with all applicable safety and regulatory requirements, including ISO, state, and federal regulations, as well as those specific to the company

What You Bring

Minimum 5 years of experience as a technician in a hands-on setting; lead or supervisory experience preferred
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex electromechanical systems
Working experience with plumbing, HVAC, and electrical
Working experience with machining and fabrication
Demonstrated ability to follow detailed instructions and protocols
Extensive experience operating a forklift and using hand and power tools
Startup experience with fast changing priorities and work scope

Bonus Points For

Associate’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field
Experience setting up a new manufacturing facility, ideally in a startup environment
Experience owning and mastering machine shop tools (lathe, mill, CNC, drill press, etc.)
Familiarity with CAD software and the ability to interpret technical drawings and schematics

Pay Range:

$46.30—$69.42 USD

Total Compensation & Benefits for Eligible Employees

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

Actual base salary offered will be determined by: experience, skills, and work location. This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. We welcome you to apply even if your expectations are outside our listed range.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.