Lead Technician - Assembly

Responsibilities

• Oversee and organize technician teams to conduct assembly activities for the construction of the SPARC Tokamak
• Manage day-to-day work orders, including mechanical, welding, electrical, and lifting tasks
• Coordinate the handling, alignment, and mechanical integration of large electromagnetic coils, vacuum vessels, and instrumentation systems
• Lead daily kick-off meetings and shift-change reports to communicate schedules, safety hazards, and major events
• Collaborate with engineers, metrology, and quality groups to resolve assembly issues and ensure precise component completion
• Participate in major on-site operations, such as critical component lifts and movements
• Perform visual inspections to confirm task completion by technician teams

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 7+ years of experience in a highly technical assembly role (e.g., aerospace, semiconductor, oil & gas, or power plants)
• 2-3 years of experience leading a team of five or more people
• Experience completing large-scale projects from end to end
• Knowledge of standard joining and integration methods, such as bolted interfaces, welding, and epoxies
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments that may include platforms, confined spaces, or odd locations
• Strong dedication to safety in industrial environments involving heat, noise, high voltage, and cryogenics

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical assembly experience and 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience with rigging, heavy component lifting, and forklift operation
• Knowledge of vacuum systems, clean room best practices, or cryogenic systems
• Proficiency with metrology tools and precision alignment
• Experience using JIRA, Manufacturo, or other software-based tracking tools
• Ability to use basic machining tools (lathe/mill) or design custom tooling

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible vacation days and 10 sick days
• 13 company-wide holidays
• Generous parental leave policy
• Professional growth opportunities

About the Company

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. We are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants by combining decades of research with new technologies. As the largest and leading private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.