About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.

Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

Join the power movement as a Lead R&D Technician

The Lead R&D Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast-paced and agile team building the world’s strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies. Working with R&D with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including development, prototype production, production process monitoring, production troubleshooting, and related activities. This role ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and general house-keeping. The R&D Technician team supports design and builds of test equipment with systems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic, cryogenic, vacuum, pressure systems with cutting edge technological innovations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include close coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met.

This individual will cover our Second Shift, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

Join the power movement as a Lead R&D Technician

The Lead R&D Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast-paced and agile team building the world’s strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies. Working with R&D with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including development, prototype production, production process monitoring, production troubleshooting, and related activities. This role ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and general house-keeping. The R&D Technician team supports design and builds of test equipment with systems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic, cryogenic, vacuum, pressure systems with cutting edge technological innovations in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include close coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met.

This individual will cover our Second Shift, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm.

What you'll do:

Lead a team in making electromechanical parts and assemblies for R&D to create processes & procedures
Maintain the daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicating them to employees
Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
Perform and Lead a team and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight
Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
Stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during reviews
Assists in building of new products, and/or optimization of existing products
Prepares product prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness
Conducts process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions to the team
Maintains accurate records of all projects and assignments
Maintains a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

What we’re looking for:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience with hand and power tools and general machine shop equipment
Experience leading a team of technicians performing project based mechanical and electrical assembly work.
Ability to lead and give direction to a fast paced, highly skilled team
Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup R&D environment with daily changes
Ability to take directions from Supervisors & Managers and work independently
Excellent communication (written and verbal) to a team reporting to you of daily and weekly goals
Ability to train others in a variety of hands on and technical applications
Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work keeping continuous improvement in the forefront
Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing keeping your team motivated and engaged
Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus
Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus
Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
Epoxy potting or injection molding experience
Cryogenic fluids handling and testing
High vacuum leak testing
Forklift experience
Crane or lifting experience
Commitment and ability to communicate safety and quality to your team

Bonus points for:

Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly drawings, electrical schematics, P&IDs
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring

Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.

Lead R&D Technician - Second Shift