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# Diagnostics Technician

- **Company:** HILL ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS
- **Location:** Everett, WA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $62,400.0 - $114,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, Rapid Prototyping Process
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us0444a1bc1b064b82352544201659580e/eaa

## About the Role

5+ years of relevant hands-on experience as an Advanced Electrical or Mechanical Technician, with a focus on rapid prototyping and iteration in a research, fabrication, or test lab environment
Must be comfortable working in confined spaces for extended periods and able to lift at least 50 pounds safely
Demonstrated experience in fabrication, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical scientific equipment
Hands-on experience with electric hand tools and basic fabrication tools (e.g., drills, saws, mills, lathes, drill press, sanders, etc.)
Experienced in PCB assembly, rework, and cable soldering, with a working knowledge of IPC standards. Specialized training certification welcomed
Familiarity working with DMMs, oscilloscopes, LCR meters, HV probes, thermocouples, calipers, and other common measurement equipment. Previous knowledge of measurement and diagnostic sensors (e.g., interferometers, spectrometers, fiber collimators, strain gauges, cameras, thermal cameras, etc.) welcomed
Experience and training in building high voltage, laser, vacuum, or cryogenic systems welcomed
Certification and familiarity with Mobile Elevated Work Platform, Fall Protection, Forklift, and Crane operations welcomed
Experience reading technical drawings and electrical schematics
Experience in Python or LabVIEW is nice to have
Experience troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and instrumentation systems in experimental or industrial environments

## Description

You will support our scientists to help bring the most powerful, controlled pulsed-fusion device ever constructed online with the goal of generating electrical power. We know this hasn't been done before, so we are looking for individuals who have translatable experience that can help us accomplish our goals. As a Senior Technician on the Experimental Science team, you will report to our Manager of Experimental Science at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
Collaborate with a versatile team to fabricate, assemble, test, troubleshoot, deploy, operate, maintain, and repair various mechanical, electrical, and diagnostic assemblies
Install, align, and maintain high voltage pulsed power, ultra-high vacuum (UHV), and fuel systems
Fabricate and build unique rapid prototypes, assemblies, and instrumentation boxes
Support revision iterations according to engineering specifications
Perform PCB soldering, assembly, rework, and cable soldering to industry standards
Help with upgrades, modification, and reconfiguration of test bays to support ongoing test and research projects
Work at different heights using scissor lifts, pick lifts, and safety harness within Helion facilities
Communicate project activity, status, and issues to technical owners
Help create and maintain documentation and participate in redline reviews
Develop and maintain new inventory of consumables and parts
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Perform duties safely and efficiently


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