Lead Lab Technician

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

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Devens, MA, USA

Posted on: 2024-11-07

Category: renewables

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Intermediate

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

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.

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 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 over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 Lab Technician

Lab Technicians are trained on the job to become specialized in High Temperature Superconductor material qualification, inspection, and processing. The ideal candidate will have a variety of lab experience and or manufacturing experience that will support CFS in building a world-class superconducting magnet system called SPARC. High Temperature Superconductors are the key materials that make SPARC possible, as an HTS technician you will drive the critical path activities that supplies HTS to the magnet assembly lines.

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.

What you'll do:

Hire, lead, and support training of a team of technicians to kit work orders and maintain inventory with a focus on quality and delivery

Ensure all technicians are adhering to safety, company policies, and work area cleanliness standards

Manage and approve timecards

Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and testing processes

Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement

Test and process key materials to support Manufacturing and for R&D needs

Ability to follow standard procedures to perform standardized work

Compose and resolve Raw Material Non-Conformance Reports NCRs

Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as micrometers, calipers, and multimeters

Read and interpret Lab Viewer test data, ability to adjust testing parameters accordingly to collect best performance data

Operate high-powered magnet equipment and custom software to characterize critical current on metal materials

Perform basic maintenance on custom equipment

Work with engineers to set up and maintain subsystems such as: cryogenics, power supplies, and control systems

Communicate challenges and ideas effectively to peers and leadership focusing on problem solving and continuous improvements

Operate production and testing equipment required to meet manufacturing material demand

What we’re looking for:

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher

Minimum of 3 years’ experience with lab equipment in a quality and/or manufacturing environment

Commitment to safety and quality

Ability to take directions from leadership and work independently

Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills

Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands-on work

Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing

Bonus points:

Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus

Reel to Reel equipment or similar

High Temperature Superconducting knowledge

Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN and Helium in a lab environment

Hand tools and basic power tools

Electrical schematic and wiring

Lab Viewer software or similar data analyzing software

Experience in a variety of technical support skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring