Senior Tooling Engineer

Pacific Fusion

Los Lunas, NM

Full Time

Posted July 16, 2026

$148k - $222k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed September 29, 2026
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Job Description

The Senior Tooling Engineer will design, analyze, and procure custom handling equipment for lifting, in factory movement and overland transportation of Pacific Fusion’s large custom hardware.

Key Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and procure a broad range of lifting and transportation fixtures and handling equipment for specialty hardware
Working closely with relevant engineers to meet strict technical and operational requirements
Use industry standards and relevant regulations to apply best practices for future designs and improve existing designs
Review all lift and transport fixture designs for structural integrity under dynamic and static loading
Create and/or review detailed CAD models, FEA, and mechanical fabrication drawings of all custom fixtures and handling equipment
Document equipment testing requirements and findings to optimize next revision of designs
Mentor larger design engineering workforce on lift and transport fixture best practices

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, with Structural focus or Masters degree preferred
7+ years experience in designing and analyzing lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large hardware with a proven track record of rigor, creative problem solving, and success
Deep knowledge of rigging equipment, lifting techniques, load path analysis, and safety standards (e.g., ASME B30 series, OSHA 1926)
Expertise in design and analysis (structural and FEA) of custom lift, transportation, and handling fixtures for large and heavy hardware
Expertise in variety of cranes (bridge, gantry, mobile, et.c), forklifts, below-the-hook lift fixtures
Experience in road-transport vehicle options, custom road-transport container/fixtures, permitting requirements for oversized loads
Proficiency in CAD to create detailed design, drawings, and FEA
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment
Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills

Benefits & Perks

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.