Lead R&D Technician - Second Shift

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:

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. And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.

The Lead R&D Technician at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for leading a fast‑paced and agile team building the world’s strongest high temperature superconducting magnets and assemblies. Working with R&D with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on‑going manufacturing support, including development, prototype production, production process monitoring, production troubleshooting, and related activities. This role ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and general housekeeping.

The R&D Technician team supports design and builds of test equipment with systems including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, magnetic, cryogenic, vacuum, pressure systems with cutting‑edge technological innovations in a fast‑paced environment. Responsibilities include close coordination with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met.

Working hours:

Second Shift, 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm.

• Lead a team in making electromechanical parts and assemblies for R&D to create processes & procedures
• Maintain the daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to employees
• Work within a multi‑disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
• Perform and lead prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight
• Troubleshoot and resolve discrepancies with a focus on continuous improvement
• Serve as a stakeholder for feedback to supervisor during reviews
• Assist in building new products and/or optimizing existing products
• Prepare product prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and ensure robustness
• Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production troubleshooting, identifying, communicating, and implementing viable solutions to the team
• Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments
• Maintain a safe work environment and operate in a safe manner
• Perform other related job duties as assigned by management

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience with hand and power tools and general machine shop equipment
• Experience leading a team of technicians performing project‑based mechanical and electrical assembly work
• Ability to lead and give direction to a fast‑paced, highly skilled team
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast‑paced, startup R&D environment with daily changes
• Ability to take directions from supervisors & managers and work independently
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) to a team reporting to you of daily and weekly goals
• Ability to train others in a variety of hands‑on and technical applications
• Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands‑on work keeping continuous improvement in the forefront
• Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing keeping your team motivated and engaged
• Experience with winding equipment of any type is a plus
• Experience navigating assemblies in 3D CAD software is a plus
• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
• Epoxy potting or injection molding experience
• Cryogenic fluids handling and testing
• High vacuum leak testing
• Forklift experience
• Crane or lifting experience
• Commitment and ability to communicate safety and quality to your team
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly…