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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 day ago

Senior Manager, Equipment Engineering

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $225K/yr

8+ years exp

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy, designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. The Senior Manager of Equipment Engineering will oversee the design, development, and operation of manufacturing equipment for high-temperature superconducting magnets, while managing a team of engineers and ensuring alignment with manufacturing goals.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Define and drive the multi-year equipment roadmap and capital expenditure (CapEx) strategy for one of the main production lines, ensuring alignment with overall company manufacturing goals and output targets

Manage the departmental operating budget (OpEx), including planning, forecasting, and resource allocation for equipment maintenance, spare parts inventory, external vendors, and continuous improvement initiatives

Establish and enforce engineering standards and best practices for all phases of the equipment lifecycle (concept, design, build, commissioning, sustaining) to ensure high quality, reliability, and safety

Serve as the primary technical and managerial liaison between the Equipment Engineering team and cross-functional partners (Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Facilities, Quality) and senior leadership

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of mechanical and controls equipment engineers and specialists, including setting performance goals, conducting regular reviews, managing compensation, and planning career development paths

Drive staffing strategy by identifying future organizational needs, recruiting, hiring, and onboarding top engineering talent

Oversee and delegate equipment development projects, ensuring all milestones, schedules, and resource requirements are clearly communicated and met across the portfolio of projects

Provide high-level technical direction and critical review on complex equipment designs, control system architectures, and manufacturing methods to ensure successful scale-up

Own the relationship and performance of key external vendors and job shops, ensuring contract compliance, quality of deliverables, and effective partnership for custom machinery production

Oversee the development of critical documentation and knowledge transfer, including operating manuals, standardized work instructions, and comprehensive troubleshooting guides for long-term sustaining use

Champion industrial safety standards (e.g., ANSI/OSHA compliance) within all equipment designs and operational procedures, prioritizing the mitigation of industrial hazards (heat, noise, high voltage, cryogenics, strong magnets)

Direct the selection and integration strategy for advanced automation components such as Robots, PLCs, VFDs, and vision systems into scaled manufacturing lines

Qualification

Equipment EngineeringBudget ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipAutomation SystemsMechanical DesignControl SystemsSafety StandardsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

8+ years of progressive experience in equipment engineering, automation, or complex mechanical system design, ideally in high-volume or regulated manufacturing environments

3+ years of direct management experience leading an engineering team (including performance management, hiring, and budget oversight)

Proven expertise in managing the full lifecycle of complex, custom-built capital equipment

In-depth knowledge of control reliable safety systems and relevant standards

Exceptional project and portfolio management skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to develop and manage significant CapEx/OpEx budgets

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

Preferred

Experience in a Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing startup environment

Working knowledge of thermal/mechanical design considerations for high-temperature superconducting magnets or similar complex electromechanical systems

Expertise with advanced CAD modeling and drafting, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). NX and Teamcenter experience is a plus

Experience in Beckhoff and Beckhoff TwinCAT CNC controls platforms