Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Fusion Energy
FieldMechanicalEngineer-Assembly
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“Field Mechanical Engineer - Assembly at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Assembly process, Mechanical Engineering, CAD software. Co-own assembly sequence. Define acceptable solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Keep the assembly process moving smoothly; Ensure all requirements are met
Industry & Context.
Solve tough problems; Solve assembly issues; Resolve non-conformance issues
On-site at Devens, MA, Working day-to-day in the central construction hall, Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods, Required onsite 5 days/week, Possible alternating first or second shift assignment, Work in a facility with industrial hazards, Compliance with U. S. Export Control Laws
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering B. S. with 5 years' experience, 3+ years' of Mechanical Engineering Experience demonstrating project ownership, 2+ years' experience overseeing an in-progress construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration process, 2+ years' of experience with CAD software, Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs, Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing or sitting for extended periods of time, Required onsite 5 days/week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway, with possible alternating first or second shift assignment, Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics, Compliance with U. S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information
Nice to Have
6+ years of Mechanical Engineering Experience demonstrating project ownership, Experience with Siemens NX, Lifting operations experience, Knowledge of welding, Knowledge of piping and tubing construction and joining, Experience with highly complex or delicate assemblies, Experience with assembly or integration in tightly packaged spaces, Experience with fast-paced and dynamic construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration builds, Experience with composite preparation, layup, and curing, Experience with cable, tubing, bracing alignment and securing, Experience with fiber inspection and splicing work and equipment, Heavy component manipulation of large structures
What You'll Do.
Co-own assembly sequence
Define acceptable solutions
Enact acceptable solutions
Define new work scope
Execute solutions for assembly issues
Modify part or process
Procure or build tools
Test and implement process
Provide design feedback
Participate in design reviews
Assist in disposition
Support hands on operations
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Close collaboration with adjacent teams; Work with teammates in a collaborative fashion; Receive feedback early and often
Process & Methodology
Project ownership
Full Job Description
## Description 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 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 Field Mechanical Engineer - Assembly As the Field Mechanical Engineer on the Assembly Team at CFS, you will be the co-owner of the SPARC assembly process. You help guide technicians through any issues that arise along the way and come up with solutions that continue work and assembly moving forward. You will proactively ensure that they have all the tools required for the work, either procuring them off-the-shelf or quickly designing and building small tools and fixtures for use. This also includes the close collaboration with adjacent teams on the Assembly Team, such as creating and incorporating the new process changes with the Assembly Process team or providing the Metrology team with any assistance or tools needed for the precision alignment of coils and other key structures. This role is on-site at Devens, MA but is a “field” role in the sense that you will be working day-to-day in the central construction hall in the CFS-2 facility where we are building the SPARC Tokamak. At the core, your role is to keep the assembly process moving smoothly in all ways using your engineering skills and knowledge to solve the many complex challenges that arise during the assembly proc
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