Helion · 1 day ago
Mechanical Design Engineer | $100+/hr
Memphis, TN
Contract
Onsite
Mid Level
$90/hr - $100/hrHelion Group is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Design Engineer to support and improve existing manufacturing equipment on the plant floor. The role focuses on designing reliable mechanical adjustments and collaborating with maintenance and operations to implement improvements in production environments.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Design and implement simple, durable mechanical adjustment mechanisms for existing manufacturing equipment
Modify and retrofit machines already on the production floor to improve performance and reliability
Work hands-on with equipment to measure, test, adjust, and troubleshoot mechanical designs
Collaborate with maintenance, operations, and vendors to install and refine machine improvements
Ensure all mechanical changes are safe and compliant with machine guarding and safety standards
Create repeatable adjustment methods that remain stable under heat, vibration, and continuous operation
Test changes on live equipment and refine solutions through final production implementation
Qualification
Required
Experience designing practical mechanical adjustment mechanisms such as brackets, slides, screws, mounts, or similar components
Able to design adjustments that lock in place and remain stable under heat, vibration, and high-speed operation
Understands how to make adjustments repeatable using reference points, markings, or scales
Proven experience modifying, improving, or retrofitting existing manufacturing equipment
Comfortable working with machines already on the production floor—not just new designs
Working knowledge of machine safety, guarding, and making changes without creating safety risks
Willing and able to spend time on the plant floor measuring, testing, and adjusting equipment
Experience working directly with maintenance teams, operators, and external vendors
Able to test changes on live equipment, troubleshoot issues, and refine designs through final implementation
Benefits
Health insurance
Relocation assistance
Company
Helion
We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity.
Founded in 2013
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.04BKey Investors
Nucor CorporationSam AltmanDustin Moskovitz
2025-01-28Series F· $425M
2023-09-27Corporate Round· $35M
2021-11-05Series E· $500M
Leadership Team
David Kirtley
Founder and CEO
Chris Pihl
Co-Founder, CTO
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