Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost.
The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. 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.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. 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 execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
The SPARC Instrumentation and control team are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to contribute to the design, implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the PLC supervisory control systems for SPARC central control system (CCS). The SPARC CCS will coordinate and orchestrate the whole SPARC facility, bringing together all the control systems of each part of the machine, and the Automation Engineer will play a critical role in building out the PLC framework, library of functions, and applications thereof.
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.
This team member will:
Collaborate with other I&C engineers to build the CCS PLC framework and librariesCollaborate with other I&C engineers, system responsible officers, and responsible engineers to implement the CCS supervisory control systemsCollaborate with other I&C engineers to define and implement the CCS architecture and interfaces with other systemsCollaborate with other software and I&C engineers and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirementsProduction of the required design deliverables according to the SPARC design processTake responsibility for implementation, testing, installation and commissioning of the CCS supervisory control system according to the project scheduleProduce testing, installation, commissioning, operations and maintenance procedures for the CCS supervisory control systemEnsure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements Maintain interfaces with other engineering subsystemsReport on and be accountable for progress to the head of I&CThe ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:
Several years of experience with control systems, automation, robotics or similarDesigned, built, and operated control systems with interlocks and protection functions from concept to completion under a QA programExperience with the major PLC vendors, Siemens PLCs preferred, particularly programming S7-1500s with TIA portal Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Ladder Logic, SFC, and ST Functional modeling language such as UML, SysML, GRAFCET, SDL or similarRequirements gathering, function definition and decomposition, technical writing and documentationSoftware Lifecycle Management - QA, version control, testing, commissioning and validation Familiarity with IEEE, IEC standardsProduction of engineering deliverables for design reviews, construction work packages, commissioning, operations and maintenanceAVEVA Engineering or similarAdditional experience and/or qualifications:
Experience with C/C++, Python, Java, other programming skillsCurrent best practices and emerging technologies in industrial control systemsHMIs and SCADA, particularly WinCC OANetworks experienceAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionallyPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of timeWorking with appropriate PPE in the presence of hazards such an exposure to heat, cold, and noiseThis role can be performed remotely until late 2023 when this individual will be expected to come onsite for prototyping, testing, commissioning, and operation of SPARC in Devens, MAWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call