Commonwealth Fusion Systems
fusion energy
StaffEngineer,ControlsandSoftware
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“Staff Engineer, Controls and Software at Commonwealth Fusion Systems. Skills: Systems Engineer, controls engineer, PLC programming, HMI design, safety systems. serve as the primary Systems Engineer for the next generation of thin-film deposition equipment. responsible for the seamless integration and operation of complex machinery”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy; designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants; seamless integration and operation of complex machinery; ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems work in harmony; maximize cycle time, improve availability, and yield
Industry & Context.
solve tough problems; primary troubleshooter during commissioning; Debug and optimize automated operations
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e. g. , EE, mechatronics, software), 10+ years of experience as a controls engineer on complex mechanical systems -- for example: design, construction, and operation of controls for industrial, large-scale equipment, Hands-on experience with industrial control system implementation, including specifying, building, and commissioning industrial control panels, experience with 480VAC power systems, configuring industrial fieldbus’ and components, Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally, Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, standing, sitting for extended periods of time, Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include 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
Experience with Semiconductor Capital Equipment manufacturing, Experience with enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards, Experience developing and tuning control loops
What You'll Do.
serve as the primary Systems Engineer for the next generation of thin-film deposition equipment
responsible for the seamless integration and operation of complex machinery
technical authority for critical utility subsystems
primary troubleshooter during commissioning
outline interfaces and requirements for equipment and software operation for equipment control
Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications
operational control requirements
and approve electrical schematics for industrial and test equipment
Create machine interactions with plant-wide SCADA to communicate product acceptability
and operational variables
and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized
Implement (ANSI/RIA15. 06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding industrial equipment
Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
Debug and optimize automated operations to maximize cycle time
Work with external software contractors to develop the control systems for internal tools
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with R&D team; lead communicator across functional engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, and controls); Work with external software contractors
Communication Scope
lead communicator across functional engineering groups
Process & Methodology
program management, Define requirements, manage priorities, drive testing and implementation plans
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 Staff Systems Engineer We’re looking for a Systems Engineer to join our R&D team to serve as the primary Systems Engineer for the next generation of thin-film deposition equipment. You will be responsible for the seamless integration and operation of complex machinery, ensuring that mechanical, electrical, and software subsystems work in harmony. This role requires a unique blend of technical "tool-sense" and program management. You will be the technical authority for critical utility subsystems, the primary troubleshooter during commissioning, and the lead communicator across functional engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, and controls). ## What you'll do Work closely with R&D team to outline interfaces and requirements for equipment and software operation for equipment control Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, operational control requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead time limits Design, modify, and approve electrical schematics for industrial and test equipment (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards) Create machine interactions with plant-wide SCADA to communicate product acceptabilit
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