Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical leader for overnight operations (Monday–Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am)
• Ensure the safe and efficient production of high-temperature superconducting magnets
• Make high-quality technical decisions in real-time to resolve process drift and non-conformances
• Train, mentor, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes
• Act as a critical feedback loop between overnight execution and weekday engineering teams
• Translate complex engineering requirements into actionable guidance on the production floor
• Maintain production rhythm and ensure technicians have necessary tools and materials

Requirements

• BS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent technical experience)
• 3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience
• Proficiency with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)
• Experience using Jira, Slack, or Odoo (or similar ERP systems)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Dedication to safety in environments involving heat, noise, high voltage, and cryogenics

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in high-complexity assembly environments
• Experience with insulation systems (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation)
• Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and FMEA

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including equity and a 15% shift differential
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Flexible vacation days and 10 sick days
• 13 company-wide holidays and generous parental leave
• 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 private fusion company in the world, we are building the energy industry of the future.