Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is on a mission to deliver clean fusion energy to the planet fast enough to matter for humanity’s biggest challenges.
It’s urgent. The gap between the energy we need and the energy we have is widening every day. Fusion is a critical part of the energy transition away from fossil fuels, a new chapter for the world’s energy supply.
We’re committing to delivering fusion power plants and a full-fledged fusion energy industry as we’ve delivered on other promises. Like the world’s strongest high-temperature superconducting magnet, the game-changing technology that’s making commercial fusion energy a reality.
We’ve raised over $2 billion in capital — more than any other fusion energy company — and attracted top talent to design, build, and deliver commercial fusion power plants. And we’re working with policymakers and suppliers to make fusion energy available globally.
As we push toward the fusion-energy future, we’ll keep setting and meeting milestones, sharing and validating our progress, and encouraging others to do the same.
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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Senior Controls Engineer
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you are an expert in core functions and have a deep understanding of specific domains. You will take independent ownership of developing execution approaches for complex machine and process concepts, operating with little direction from management. You will generate detailed work plans, define milestones for complex work, and define processes that impact the broader department. You will act as a technical leader, providing expertise for long-term assignments and mentoring junior engineering staff.
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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.
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.
What you'll do:
Lead the initial equipment conceptual development while balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, and lead time limitsProvide technical leadership on medium to long-term problems and provide expertise outside of the immediate groupCreate and approve robust system architectures and electrical schematics (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards) for manufacturing and test equipmentWrite and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on code that is organized, documented, maintainable, and reusableContribute to department policies, tool development, and the characterization of automated processes using data-driven approaches like Cpk and Gage R&RRespectfully challenge and influence cross-functional peers to achieve alignment on the best path forward, leveraging data and rationale to support your point of viewRegularly help onboard peer employees and formally mentor junior colleagues to support their professional growth and skill developmentIdentify and mitigate low and medium risks while identifying larger risks and proposing solutions to managementWhat we're looking for:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering field is required7+ years' experience as controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systemsMastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languagesProven ability to apply sound reasoning and considerable judgment in ambiguous situations where decisions impact large portions of a projectExperience with control reliable safety systems (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) and enclosure design standardsA reliable and persistent work ethic, seeing tasks through to completion and staying determined in the face of uncertainty and failureFamiliarity with rotating machinery, cable winding, soldering, and/or pipe bendingExpertise in enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standardsCollaboration experience with job shops and external vendorsHigh self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsA value for design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexityBonus points for:
Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platformsExperience in Ignition SCADA systemsMachine Vision experienceGreenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experienceExpertise with CAD drafting, specifically AutoCAD ElectricalMust-have requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionallyPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of timeDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenicsWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call