Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Operations - Manufacturing

SeniorControlsEngineer

$110–185k Devens, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Controls Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Controls engineering, Automation controllers, Electrical schematics. Lead equipment conceptual development. Provide technical leadership”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver urgent transition fusion energy; Build commercially viable fusion power plants; Build energy industry of future

Industry & Context.

Operations Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting; Problem-solving; Sound reasoning; Considerable judgment

Eligibility Requirements

Lift up to 50 lbs, Typing, Standing, Stooping, Sitting, Heat, Cold, Noise, Fumes, Magnets, Lead, High voltage, Cryogenics, Occasional travel, Work nights/weekends/on-call

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in engineering, 7+ years' experience controls engineer, Mastery programming automation controllers, Apply sound reasoning judgment, Experience control reliable safety systems, Experience enclosure design standards, Lift up to 50 lbs, Perform typing, standing, stooping, sitting, Dedication to safety, Willingness travel or work nights/weekends/on-call

Nice to Have

Experience Beckhoff controls platforms, Experience Siemens controls platforms, Experience Ignition SCADA systems, Machine Vision experience, Greenfield startup commissioning experience, Brownfield startup commissioning experience, Expertise AutoCAD Electrical

What You'll Do.

Lead equipment conceptual development

Provide technical leadership

Create system architectures

Approve system architectures

Create electrical schematics

Approve electrical schematics

Write PLC structured text

Debug PLC structured text

Contribute department policies

Contribute tool development

Characterize automated processes

Challenge cross-functional peers

Influence cross-functional peers

Onboard peer employees

Mentor junior colleagues

Support professional growth

Support skill development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional peers

Communication Scope

Technical leadership; Provide expertise

Process & Methodology

Work plans, Define milestones

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 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. ## What you'll do Lead the initial equipment conceptual development while balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, and lead time limits Provide technical leadership on medium to long-term problems and provide expertise outside of the immediate group Create and approve robust system architectures and electrical schematics (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards) for manufacturing and test equipment Write and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on code that is organized, documented, maintainable, and reusable Contribute to department policies, tool development, and the charact

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