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Technician Electro-Mechanical

General Atomics and Affiliated Companies
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025
General Atomics (GA), and its affiliated companies, is one of the world’s leading resources for high-technology systems development ranging from the nuclear fuel cycle to remotely piloted aircraft, airborne sensors, and advanced electric, electronic, wireless and laser technologies.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electromechanical Technician to work on high power magnetic power systems within our Magnetic Fusion Technologies (MFE) group in support of the DIII-D program in San Diego, CA. This position will work with high pressure high current switches and maintaining large 200 kA power supplies. It will also entail testing various relays, motors and electrically actuated valves. This includes maintenance, repairs, upgrades plus operations and R & D support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Rebuild large air driven switches and maintaining large SCR controlled power supplies.
  • Sets up diagnostic equipment such as DVM’s, oscilloscopes, and function generators and obtains the needed results.
  • Responsible for observing all safety procedures and interlocks. Records documentation of systems and maintenance logs.
  • Performs maintenance on 480VAC power distribution and switchgear.
  • Performs installation, maintenance, and repairs on cooling water systems pump motors and VFDs.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

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Job Qualifications:
  • Typically requires associate's degree or equivalent with four or more years of experience. May substitute equivalent experience in lieu of education.
  • Flexibility in hours is required to cover late operation days and when emergency repairs.
  • Must have experience in AC power distribution.
  • Ability and willingness to work on systems, which have unusual conditions such as high pressure, high voltage, or high energy is required.
  • Work in an industrial R&D lab environment requiring long periods of standing, walking, bending and lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Experience using insulation testing equipment like Megger and Hi-pot testers to test motors, cables, and other electrical equipment for troubleshooting.
  • Experience with troubleshooting and repair of electrical, mechanical, and electro-mechanical systems.
  • Experience troubleshooting relay control logic.
  • Familiarity with PLC’s or computer control systems is preferred.

Salary:$60,670 - $90,198Travel Percentage Required 0 - 25Relocation Assistance Provided Not Provided US Citizenship Required? NoClearance Required? No Clearance Levelnull WorkstyleOnsite

Salary : $60,670 - $90,198

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