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, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading 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.
Join the power movement as a Senior Controls Engineer
As a Senior Controls Engineer, you are an expert in core functions and have a deep understanding of specific domains. You will take independent ownership of developing execution approaches for complex machine and process concepts, operating with little direction from management.
You will generate detailed work plans, define milestones for complex work, and define processes that impact the broader department. You will act as a technical leader, providing expertise for long-term assignments and mentoring junior engineering staff.
What you'll do:
Lead the initial equipment conceptual development while balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, and lead time limits
Act as the Responsible Engineer (RE) for complex equipment assets or SCADA modules, independently managing deployment through commissioning and post-commissioning stabilization
Diagnose complex, systemic equipment failures on the production floor and independently lead formal root cause analyses (RCA) to deliver long-term solutions
Provide technical leadership on medium to long-term problems and share expertise outside of the immediate group
Create and approve robust system architectures and electrical schematics (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards) for manufacturing and test equipment, designed for modularity and reuse across future equipment
Write and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on code that is organized, documented, maintainable, and reusable
Define technical requirements and documentation packages for external equipment vendors and integrators
Contribute to department policies, tool development, and the characterization of automated processes using data-driven approaches like Cpk and Gage R&R
Respectfully challenge and influence cross-functional peers to achieve alignment on the best path forward, leveraging data and rationale to support your point of view
Regularly help onboard peer employees and formally mentor junior colleagues to support their professional growth and skill development
Identify and mitigate low and medium risks while identifying larger risks and proposing solutions to management
What we're looking for:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering field is required
7+ years' experience as a controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
Mastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages
Proven ability to apply sound reasoning and considerable judgment in ambiguous situations where decisions impact large portions of a project
Experience with control reliable safety systems (ANSI/RIA R15.06/OSHA compliant)
Expertise in enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
A reliable and persistent work ethic, seeing tasks through to completion and staying determined in the face of uncertainty and failure
Familiarity with rotating machinery, cable winding, soldering, and/or pipe bending
Collaboration experience with job shops and external vendors
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated commitment to design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexity
Bonus points for:
Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
Experience integrating equipment data into SCADA/data systems (e.g., IO-Link, MQTT)
Machine Vision experience
Greenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experience
Expertise with CAD drafting, specifically AutoCAD Electrical
Must-have requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
