Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Mechanical Engineer - Manufacturing Equipment

Design EngineeringUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeDevens, MA, USA$107k - $160k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field is required.
At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience focused on manufacturing equipment is required.
At least 3 years of manufacturing equipment and tooling design experience is required.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control, is required.
Experience with 3D CAD packages and 2D drawings is required.
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment is required.
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and its application is required.
Experience with commissioning and startup of manufacturing equipment is required.
The role requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and to type, stand, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
The role requires willingness to occasionally travel or work nights, weekends, or on-call as required.
The role requires dedication to safety when mitigating hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
Employment is contingent on compliance with U.S. laws concerning export-controlled or protected technologies or information.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise during commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide solutions to ensure equipment operates efficiently.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve equipment performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Create and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Work with external vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Conceptualize and detail new manufacturing equipment for scaled-up manufacturing processes.
Run experiments to determine the feasibility of new manufacturing processes and translate the learnings into practical designs.
Provide coverage or partial coverage for the second shift and support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with production ramp-up and optimization of manufacturing processes is a bonus.
Experience with automated equipment and robotics is a bonus.

Salary Range: 107000 to 160000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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 Mechanical Engineer

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment. You will work closely with our production team to ensure that our manufacturing processes are optimized for efficiency, quality, and safety. Additionally, this position requires coverage or partial coverage for the second shift, as well as support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment.

What you'll do:

Provide technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide solutions to ensure equipment operates efficiently
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve equipment performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturing equipment to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues
Proficient with 3D CAD software
Ensure compliance with all safety requirements
Create and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs)
Understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles
Work with external vendors and suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of equipment and materials
Conceptualize and detail new manufacturing equipment for scaled up manufacturing processes
Run experiments to determine the feasibility of new manufacturing processes and translate those learnings into practical designs

What we're looking for:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
5+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on manufacturing equipment
3+ years of manufacturing equipment and tooling design
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control
Experience with 3D CAD packages and 2D drawings
Experience with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment
Understanding of GD&T and its application
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Experience with commissioning and startup of manufacturing equipment

Bonus points for:

Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control
Experience with production ramp-up and optimization of manufacturing processes
Experience with automated equipment and robotics

Must-have requirements:

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

#LI-Onsite

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.

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Develops high-temperature superconducting fusion magnets

Commonwealth Fusion Systems builds fusion energy systems that aim to provide clean, affordable power. It designs tokamaks using high-temperature superconducting magnets to make smaller, less expensive machines. Its flagship SPARC is intended to produce net energy, with ARC envisioned as the first commercial fusion power plant. The company collaborates with MIT and focuses on a data-driven, mission-focused path to scalable fusion energy for large energy users.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $4B
Headquarters: Harvard, MA
Founded: 2018

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