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$200,000.00/yr - $25,000.00/yr

About Pacific Fusion

Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over 900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

About The Role

Job Overview:

As Cost Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for tracking the costs of Pacific Fusions demonstration system. This demonstration system will achieve net facility gain, and will have its own site, facilities, and infrastructure. You will work across all of the science and engineering organizations to ensure that the costs of their components and systems are tracked centrally.

Responsibilities

• Execute a quarterly bottoms-up budget process for the demonstration system
• Align quotes and estimates across all portions of the demonstration system, supporting infrastructure and facility into a cohesive budget
• Analyze and track changes in cost over time
• Translate basic cost information into a 3-statement financial model
• Present the total costs and associated cash flows for the demonstration system to project teams and leadership
• Integrate the demonstration system forecast into the overall company forecast in support of leadership reporting, fundraising and long-term strategic planning
• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested to support various leadership initiatives
  
  

• Experience owning the development and analysis of a detailed budget for a major hardware system that requires complex facilities and thousands of interdependencies
• Ability to translate cost information from non-Finance professionals across a range of extremely technical disciplines
• A history of supporting programs that deliver projects on budget
• Experience compiling details into cohesive yet comprehensive executive summaries for consumption by various levels of leadership
  
  

• Experience modeling the cost of first-of-a-kind systems
• Experience working in a startup
• Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, chemicals
• Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations
• Multi-disciplinary financial and/or engineering background including roles in accounting, engineering, financial planning & analysis, financial operations or construction management
  
  

• 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
  
  

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy.

We are rapidly designing and building a pulsed magnetic fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). In parallel, we are developing the key components required to build affordable fusion systems.

Our plans are ambitious. We have raised over $900M so far from incredible investors, resourcing us to deliver on these plans. We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. You can read more about us in this letter from our founders.

As Cost Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for tracking the costs of Pacific Fusions demonstration system. This demonstration system will achieve net facility gain, and will have its own site, facilities, and infrastructure. You will work across all of the science and engineering organizations to ensure that the costs of their components and systems are tracked centrally.

• Execute a quarterly bottoms-up budget process for the demonstration system

• Align quotes and estimates across all portions of the demonstration system, supporting infrastructure and facility into a cohesive budget

• Analyze and track changes in cost over time

• Translate basic cost information into a 3-statement financial model

• Present the total costs and associated cash flows for the demonstration system to project teams and leadership

• Integrate the demonstration system forecast into the overall company forecast in support of leadership reporting, fundraising and long-term strategic planning

• Perform ad hoc analysis as requested to support various leadership initiatives

• Experience owning the development and analysis of a detailed budget for a major hardware system that requires complex facilities and thousands of interdependencies

• Ability to translate cost information from non-Finance professionals across a range of extremely technical disciplines

• A history of supporting programs that deliver projects on budget

• Experience compiling details into cohesive yet comprehensive executive summaries for consumption by various levels of leadership

• Experience modeling the cost of first-of-a-kind systems

• Experience working in a startup

• Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, chemicals

• Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations

• Multi-disciplinary financial and/or engineering background including roles in accounting, engineering, financial planning & analysis, financial operations or construction management

• 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.

Pacific Fusion is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment. If you need assistance or any accommodation, please let us know.

Pacific Fusion does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies without a fully executed recruitment agreement in place. In the absence of such agreement, Pacific Fusion reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidates without an obligation to pay fees. Agencies are requested not to contact Pacific Fusion hiring managers or employees regarding recruiting services.

Overview

The Cost Engineer will support the construction project planning and execution by managing cost estimation, budgeting, and financial tracking. The ideal candidate will work closely with project managers, estimators, and financial teams to ensure projects are delivered withing budget and aligned with financial goals.

Responsibilities

*The following are intended as general illustrations of the work in this job class and are not all-inclusive for this position.

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for construction projects during all phases (conceptual, design, and execution).
• Prepare and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost control reports.
• Analyze project performance and identify cost variances and trends.
• Collaborate with procurement and project teams to track expenditures and commitments.
• Evaluate contractor and vendor proposals for cost accuracy and compliance.
• Support change order management by assessing cost impacts and updating budgets accordingly.
• Provide cost data and analysis for project risk assessments and value engineering efforts.
• Maintain cost databases and historical records for benchmarking and future planning.
• Ensure compliance with company financial policies and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, finance, or related field.
• 3 + years of experience in cost engineering, estimating, or project controls in the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, materials, and labor cost.
• Proficiency in cost management software (e.g., Primavera, Sage, Procore, or similar)
• Advance Excel skills and familiarity with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast pace, deadline- driven environment.
• Requires coordination with multiple departments and stakeholders.

Physical

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs., but may occasionally push/pull, lift, or carry up to 100 lbs.
• Subject to repetitive use of hands/arms, and legs
• Hand/eye coordination
• Must be able to communicate (hear, comprehend, and speak) to safely perform work
• Will need to be able to perform sedentary to heavy work
• May operate hand and power tools (electric, gas, and pneumatic) of all types
• Climb and maintain balance on steel/wood framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis
• Position may require prolonged bending/twisting, walking, crawling, kneeling, reaching overhead, squatting, pushing /pulling, or standing and lifting
• Must be able to walk on uneven surfaces, muddy conditions, loose rock, loose/soft sand, etc.
• May be required to work in confined spaces
• Will be exposed to adverse weather conditions (Heat, Cold, Rain, Etc.)

Mental

• Must have the ability to communicate effectively with management/ supervision and field workers
• Reading and writing comprehension is necessary for giving and receiving directions to perform work and/or safety policy
• Ability to use math/complete calculations
• Work at various tempos, and concentrate amid distractions
• Decision making skills necessary
• Detail-oriented; must be able to remember, examine, and observe details
• Requires strong leadership and motivational skills

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

Develops, analyzes, audits and evaluates product cost information within established guidelines. Interfaces with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, procurement, sales and marketing to prepare product cost estimation analysis for the purposes of price quotation, new product design, internal cost information requests and cost reductions/increases.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

TheEstimatorwill be a member of the Mechanical Systems Division Business Win Group.

This person will work closely with the Sanmina North American Sales team along with Sanmina plants throughout the world in coordinating the generation of quotations and customer service support for sheet metal high level assemblies.

TheEstimatorwill provide a commitment to the requester of target completion and distribute packages to Purchasing Coordinators as necessary while creating sheet metal labor hour estimates.

This person will also be responsible for classifying BOM Make/Buy and work in creating dimension drawing packages for quotation as required from 3-D models.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience coding complex assemblies with large BOM

Experience in fabrication contract manufacturing

Experience in IT racks, cooling solutions and data center technologies

2-4 years experience in machine shopestimation.

Experience qualifying drawing packages submitted forestimation.

Knowledge with prints of drawings and organization of quotation packages.

Prior experience reviewing all cost estimated packages for completeness & accuracy

Overall mechanical estimating experience is a plus.

Experience with Excel created Bills of Materials and spreadsheets.

Able to work within deadlines and without direct supervision.

This is an ITAR facility and applicantsmust be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.

Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Category (For Job Seekers) Location 13621 - EMS Fremont CA USA - Fremont, CA 94555 US (Primary) Job Description Job Description Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world. The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California’s Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services. Job Purpose: Develops, analyzes, audits and evaluates product cost information within established guidelines. Interfaces with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, procurement, sales and marketing to prepare product cost estimation analysis for the purposes of price quotation, new product design, internal cost information requests and cost reductions/increases. Nature of Duties/Responsibilities TheEstimatorwill be a member of the Mechanical Systems Division Business Win Group. This person will work closely with the Sanmina North American Sales team along with Sanmina plants throughout the world in coordinating the generation of quotations and customer service support for sheet metal high level assemblies. TheEstimatorwill provide a commitment to the requester of target completion and distribute packages to Purchasing Coordinators as necessary while creating sheet metal labor hour estimates. This person will also be responsible for classifying BOM Make/Buy and work in creating dimension drawing packages for quotation as required from 3-D models. Education and Experience: Bachelor Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience. Experience coding complex assemblies with large BOM Experience in fabrication contract manufacturing Experience in IT racks, cooling solutions and data center technologies 2-4 years experience in machine shopestimation. Experience qualifying drawing packages submitted forestimation. Knowledge with prints of drawings and organization of quotation packages. Prior experience reviewing all cost estimated packages for completeness & accuracy Overall mechanical estimating experience is a plus. Experience with Excel created Bills of Materials and spreadsheets. Able to work within deadlines and without direct supervision. This is an ITAR facility and applicantsmust be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident. Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

Requisition ID: 100842-0

Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in Californias Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose

Develops, analyzes, audits and evaluates product cost information within established guidelines. Interfaces with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, procurement, sales and marketing to prepare product cost estimation analysis for the purposes of price quotation, new product design, internal cost information requests and cost reductions/increases.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

The Estimator will be a member of the Mechanical Systems Division Business Win Group.

This person will work closely with the Sanmina North American Sales team along with Sanmina plants throughout the world in coordinating the generation of quotations and customer service support for sheet metal high level assemblies.

The Estimator will provide a commitment to the requester of target completion and distribute packages to Purchasing Coordinators as necessary while creating sheet metal labor hour estimates.

This person will also be responsible for classifying BOM Make/Buy and work in creating dimension drawing packages for quotation as required from 3-D models.

Education And Experience

Bachelor Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience coding complex assemblies with large BOM

Experience in fabrication contract manufacturing

Experience in IT racks, cooling solutions and data center technologies

2-4 years experience in machine shop estimation.

Experience qualifying drawing packages submitted for estimation.

Knowledge with prints of drawings and organization of quotation packages.

Prior experience reviewing all cost estimated packages for completeness & accuracy

Overall mechanical estimating experience is a plus.

Experience with Excel created Bills of Materials and spreadsheets.

Able to work within deadlines and without direct supervision.

This is an ITAR facility and applicants must be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $5,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.

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• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
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Job Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider serving the fastest-growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. Recognized as a technology leader, Sanmina Corporation provides end-to-end manufacturing solutions, delivering superior quality and support to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) primarily in the communications networks, defense and aerospace, industrial and semiconductor systems, medical, multimedia, computing and storage, automotive and clean technology sectors. Sanmina Corporation has facilities strategically located in key regions throughout the world.

The Sanmina Fremont facility is a full-service enclosure systems solution manufacturing plant. Located in California's Silicon Valley, this facility produces low-to-mid volume New Product Introduction (NPI) runs to full-scale volume. The Fremont facility offers everything from small piece parts to fully integrated and tested systems. In addition, this location offers in-house painting capabilities and flexible logistics solutions in distribution, inventory management and hubbing, as well as repair services.

Job Purpose:

Develops, analyzes, audits and evaluates product cost information within established guidelines. Interfaces with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, procurement, sales and marketing to prepare product cost estimation analysis for the purposes of price quotation, new product design, internal cost information requests and cost reductions/increases.

Nature of Duties/Responsibilities

TheEstimatorwill be a member of the Mechanical Systems Division Business Win Group.

This person will work closely with the Sanmina North American Sales team along with Sanmina plants throughout the world in coordinating the generation of quotations and customer service support for sheet metal high level assemblies.

TheEstimatorwill provide a commitment to the requester of target completion and distribute packages to Purchasing Coordinators as necessary while creating sheet metal labor hour estimates.

This person will also be responsible for classifying BOM Make/Buy and work in creating dimension drawing packages for quotation as required from 3-D models.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor Degree in Engineering preferred or equivalent experience.

Experience coding complex assemblies with large BOM

Experience in fabrication contract manufacturing

Experience in IT racks, cooling solutions and data center technologies

2-4 years experience in machine shopestimation.

Experience qualifying drawing packages submitted forestimation.

Knowledge with prints of drawings and organization of quotation packages.

Prior experience reviewing all cost estimated packages for completeness & accuracy

Overall mechanical estimating experience is a plus.

Experience with Excel created Bills of Materials and spreadsheets.

Able to work within deadlines and without direct supervision.

This is an ITAR facility and applicantsmust be a US Citizen or a lawful permanent resident.

Sanmina is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Salary Range (annual): $75,000 - $95,000. Actual base pay within this range (determined at the offer stage) will be based on a candidate's years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, and skills, and is just one element of our total rewards package.