Full-Time

Controls Engineer

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems

501-1,000 employees

Develops compact fusion power plants

Hardware

Energy

Senior, Expert

Devens, MA, USA

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field is required
5+ years' experience as controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
Knowledge of assembly-level thermal/mechanical design considerations is a plus
Experience with control system architecture
Experience with rotating machinery, cable winding, soldering, and/or pipe bending
Experience with enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
Experience working with job shops and external vendors
Ability to program and troubleshoot automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages strongly desired
Experience with control reliable safety systems for high volume manufacturing equipment (Compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards)
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
A value for design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexity

Responsibilities

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead time limits
Specify, select, and program robotics systems for material handling, laser welding, tig welding, mig welding, material removal, part assembly, part inspection, and subtractive manufacturing
Write, and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Design, modify, and approve electrical schematics for manufacturing and test equipment. (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards)
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Introduce automated processes into production, and train Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production
Create machine interactions with plantwide SCADA to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability, and yield
Characterize and validate automated processes using a data-driven approach such as simulation, Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc)
Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes, and quality traceability control implementation

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.

CFS collaborates with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with groundbreaking new high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. Our mission is to deploy these power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. To that end, CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To implement this plan, we are looking to add dedicated people to the team who treat people well, improve our work by adding multifaceted perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have achieved outstanding results through a range of pursuits, and have skills and experience related to this role.

As a Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for developing machine and process concepts in collaboration with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering peers. You will create a robust system architecture to support all controls components such as robotic manipulators, PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, and more. For each project you will work from initial design all the way through commissioning, process fine-tuning, and validation to ensure that all systems function reliably and meet their design goals. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the product and processes.

This team member will:

Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead time limits
Specify, select, and program robotics systems for material handling, laser welding, tig welding, mig welding, material removal, part assembly, part inspection, and subtractive manufacturing
Write, and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems such as conveyors, robots, machine vision, and 3rd party equipment
Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots, gantries, conveyors, and other high volume manufacturing equipment
Design, modify, and approve electrical schematics for manufacturing and test equipment. (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards)
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Introduce automated processes into production, and train Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production
Create machine interactions with plantwide SCADA to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and process variables
Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time, improve availability, and yield
Characterize and validate automated processes using a data-driven approach such as simulation, Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test, Cpk, etc)
Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product, processes, and quality traceability control implementation

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering field is required
5+ years’ experience as controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems. Knowledge of assembly-level thermal/mechanical design considerations is a plus
Experience with control system architecture
Experience with rotating machinery, cable winding, soldering, and/or pipe bending
Experience with enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
Experience working with job shops and external vendors
Ability to program and troubleshoot automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages strongly desired
Experience with control reliable safety systems for high volume manufacturing equipment (Compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards)
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
A value for design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexity

Additional preferred experience and/or qualifications:

Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
Experience in robot integration and programming
Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
Machine Vision experience is a plus
Greenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experience
Expertise with CAD drafting. AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
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CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.

At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems is developing compact fusion power plants using high-temperature superconducting magnet technology to enable faster and lower-cost construction. The company is currently building SPARC, the world's first net energy fusion demonstration device, with the ultimate mission of deploying fusion power plants to combat climate change.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$3.8B

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 17%

1 year growth

↑ 40%

2 year growth

↑ 149%

Benefits

12.5 Company-wide Holidays

Our vacation policy is 'take vacation'

Our sick time policy is 'get better and try not to make others sick'

Generous parental leave policy

Health Reimbursement

Health, Dependent Care, & Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Accounts

Delta Dental, Blue 20/20 Vision optional

Wellbeing / Headspace coverage

Short-term & long-term disability

Life and AD&D insurance

401K