Senior Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment
• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide solutions to ensure equipment operates efficiently
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve equipment performance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues
• Conceptualize and detail new manufacturing equipment for scaled-up manufacturing processes
• Work with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on manufacturing equipment
• 5+ years of manufacturing equipment and tooling design experience
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control
• Proficiency with 3D CAD packages and 2D drawings
• Experience with FAT and SAT of equipment
• Solid understanding of GD&T and its application
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing manufacturing equipment and tooling for a novel process
• Experience with production ramp-up and optimization of manufacturing processes
• Experience with automated equipment and robotics

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.