About 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. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.
Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised $1.5 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors including Thrive Capital, LightSpeed Venture Capital, SoftBank, and others to propel us forward. Our current prototype, Polaris, has reached record-breaking plasma temperatures of 150 million degrees Celsius (13 keV). Helion is continuing to iterate and on the path to the world's first fusion power plant, Orion.
This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths – values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.
What You Will Be Doing:
This position will support the design, maintenance, and optimization of Helion's high volume Capacitor Bank manufacturing facility. The role will work closely with Industrial Engineers, Manufacturing, Production, Facilities, and Supply Chain teams to create and maintain accurate factory layouts, production line drawings, and material flow documentation. This role will report to our Principal Industrial Engineer at our Everett, WA office.
You Will:
Own and maintain the factory master layout, ensuring all facility, equipment, storage, utility, and ownership changes are accurately reflected and documented
Create, update, and maintain detailed factory layouts, production line drawings, and facility maps
Perform field measurements and verify factory floor conditions to ensure layout accuracy
Update ownership maps, equipment locations, storage areas, utilities, and production workspaces as changes occur
Support Helion with factory expansion projects, production line reconfigurations, and material flow improvements
Develop and maintain layout standards, drawing libraries, and revision control processes
Collaborate cross functionally with Manufacturing, Production, Facilities, and Materials teams to capture and document facility changes
Assist with space planning, workstation layouts, equipment placement, and storage optimization efforts
Generate visual layouts and documentation to support EHS, production planning, equipment installations, and factory development projects
Help identify opportunities to improve safety, space utilization, material flow, and overall factory organization
Coordinate layout updates and facility changes to ensure accurate and current factory documentation
Required Skills:
Industrial Engineering degree, Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent experience in Drafting, CAD Design, Manufacturing Technology, Engineering Technology, or a related field
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, production environments, facility planning, or layout drafting
Experience in creating and maintaining factory layouts, production floor plans, or facility drawings
Proficiency with CAD software such as AutoCAD, DraftSight, SolidWorks, and or similar tools
Ability to perform field measurements and translate real world conditions into accurate drawings
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work cross functionally in a fast paced manufacturing environment
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Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
Annual wellness stipend
Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
- 2+ years of experience in high-volume manufacturing
- Experience in 2D/3D layout design, factory and production line layouts
- Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL, Python, or similar)
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is considered competitive for many roles, with employer materials emphasizing competitively benchmarked pay. Total rewards commonly include salary plus equity and benefits that align with market expectations.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes medical, dental, and vision with options for fully employer‑paid premiums, HSA support, and core protections like life and disability. This breadth signals robust medical benefits for a growth‑stage company.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is broadly offered through stock options for all employees, positioning ownership as a meaningful part of total rewards. Employer communications consistently highlight equity participation as a differentiator.
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What We Do
Helion is a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to enable a future with unlimited clean energy. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable electricity for everyone. Currently, we are scaling up our latest fusion prototype to make our vision a reality. We’re hiring brilliant scientists, engineers, and builders passionate about developing world-changing technologies. If that sounds like you, check out our open positions.
