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, 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 an R&D Technician

The R&D Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D staff with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and any related activities. Ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come.

Second shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00 - 11:00 pm) Hourly pay + 10% Differential

Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes

Prepare prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness

Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions

Set-up, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains R&D equipment

Assist in Installation and readiness of new projects

Assist the Senior R&D Staff with testing, specification development, establishment of manufacturing processes and procedure

Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to better the process into manufacturing

Provide technical assistance to internal customers (QA, QC, Engineering, Management)

Maintain a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner

Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher

Minimum of 3 years experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools including precision measuring tools

3-5 years experience or equivalent in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to - mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring

Strong experience with composites fabrication, prepreg layup and cure, vacuum resin infusion, mold fabrication and preparation, epoxy potting or injection molding experience

Experience with winding equipment of any type

High Temperature Superconducting material processing

Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN2 and Helium

Strong experience using hand tools, basic power tools and operating machine shop equipment

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs

PLC software or similar data analyzing software

Forklift experience

Crane or lifting experience including MA 3A hoisting license.

Strong written and oral communications skills & techniques, with high level of attention to detail

Effective root cause analysis and problem solving skills

Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple tasks/duties

Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.

Ability to comply with, interpret and support procedures, work rules and protocols

Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities

Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times

Commitment to safety and quality

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics

Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

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