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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 2 days ago

R&D Production Test Engineer

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop test plans highlighting test objectives, key data needed, and necessary instrumentation and controls.

Ensure data reliability and execute repeatable, reliable tests.

Monitor and operate tests in cryogenic, vacuum, and high-current conditions.

Design, analyze, procure, and build test equipment including structures, fluid systems, mechanical and electrical systems.

Identify and mitigate safety hazards associated with test equipment.

Troubleshoot and resolve integration and test discrepancies.

Perform analyses for the system, predict results, and develop custom tools to analyze data.

Lead anomaly investigations and present results to a team of physicists and engineers.

Execute plans for future expansion and provide visions for multi-use test infrastructure.

Maintain documentation, schedule, and budgets for the test campaign.

Qualification

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CAD softwareGD&TMechanical components analysisStrength of materials analysisFailure criteria analysisFasteners analysisWelds analysisBolted joints analysisElectromagnetic fundamentalsTroubleshootingProcess throughput improvementTechnical communicationInnovative problem-solvingTest facilities designTest procedures developmentNight/weekend/on-call workIndustrial hazard mitigationProblem-solvingAttention to detailSelf-motivationDriveCan-do attitudeEagerness to learnCommunicationCollaborationInnovationWillingness to challenge the status quoDedication to safetyStructural FEAANSYS

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required; electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or similar, or applied physics degree

5+ years experience designing/building/commissioning specialized test or industrial equipment, using CAD software to design complex assemblies, producing drawings for procurement, GD&T and tolerance stackups with analysis of mechanical components, strength of materials and failure criteria

Familiar with use of fasteners and analysis of welds and bolted joints

Familiarity with electromagnetic fundamentals - voltage, current, resistance, Ohm's Law, AC/DC, solenoids, etc.

Excellent troubleshooting/problem-solving skills with great attention to detail

Strong desire to improve efficiency and throughput of processes

Effective at communicating technical topics to both technical and non-technical audiences

High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly

A can-do attitude and an eagerness to learn

Collaboration skills including active listening and facilitating a productive discourse on problems

Ability to innovate creative solutions to challenging problems

Willingness to challenge the status quo in search of better, more efficient methods

Experience with designing and commissioning new test facilities

Experience with developing and executing test procedures

Willingness to travel

Must be willing to work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Preferred

Experience with structural FEA software, especially ANSYS and COMSOL

Experience using NX and Teamcenter

Experience with high field magnet testing traditional or superconducting

Experience with designing fluid systems - P&IDs, component selection, ASME design codes

Experience with cryogenic equipment design and use for liquid nitrogen and supercritical helium use - vacuum jacketed equipment, cryocoolers, phase separators, cold traps

Experience with high vacuum equipment design and use - roughing pumps, turbopumps, ion gauges, residual gas analyzers

Experience with high voltage and high current power equipment design and use - power supplies, water cooled cables, insulation

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

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