Senior Controls Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead initial equipment conceptual development, balancing product specifications, process control requirements, and layout complexity.
• Create and approve robust system architectures and electrical schematics compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards.
• Write and debug PLC structured text, ensuring code is organized, documented, maintainable, and reusable.
• Provide technical leadership on medium to long-term problems and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Contribute to department policies, tool development, and the characterization of automated processes using data-driven approaches.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while proposing solutions to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering field.
• 7+ years of experience as a controls engineer working on complex electro-mechanical systems.
• Mastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages.
• Experience with control reliable safety systems (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) and enclosure design standards.
• Expertise in enclosure design compliant with NFPA79, NEC, and UL508A standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally and work in environments involving high voltage, magnets, and cryogenics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms.
• Experience with Ignition SCADA systems.
• Machine Vision experience.
• Greenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experience.
• Expertise with CAD drafting, specifically AutoCAD Electrical.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity.
• 13 company-wide holidays and flexible vacation days.
• 10 sick days and a generous parental leave policy.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer matching.
• Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities.

About the Company

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 to build the energy industry of the future.