Senior Manager, Controls Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of controls engineers to plan and execute goals for production line automation and equipment reliability
• Translate department strategy into clear group objectives and measurable project milestones
• Oversee the design, programming, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment, including PLC and robotic integration
• Manage the full talent lifecycle, including recruiting, hiring, and performance management
• Establish and enforce technical standards and best practices for controls architecture
• Build strong partnerships across manufacturing, facilities, and leadership to align on equipment specifications
• Proactively manage risks and resolve complex technical barriers

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• 5+ years of experience as a controls or mechanical engineer working on complex automated systems
• 7+ years of direct management experience leading engineering teams
• Proven ability to integrate Robots, VFDs, and PLCs into manufacturing lines
• Expertise in reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards
• Experience managing external vendors and job shops for custom hardware production
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments involving high voltage, cryogenics, and strong magnets

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing startup environment
• Direct experience with Beckhoff (TwinCAT) or Siemens controls platforms
• Experience driving equipment acceptance tests (FAT & SAT)
• Familiarity with thermal/mechanical design for superconducting magnets or similar electromechanical systems

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company-wide Holidays and flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days and 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.