Lead R&D Technician

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Somerville, MA, United States

Posted on: 2025-02-06

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 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.

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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.

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:

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher

3+ years' experience supervising a team

4+ years’ experience with hand tools and machine shop equipment

6+ 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

Bonus points for:

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, Cryo testing, Vacuum testing

Forklift experience

Crane or lifting experience

Commitment and ability to communicate safety and quality to your team

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

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

Full time

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

190

Full time

Renewables