Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 6 hours ago
Senior Controls Engineer
Devens, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $185K/yr
7+ years expCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy by designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. They are seeking a Senior Controls Engineer who will lead the development of complex machine and process concepts, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineering staff.
Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Lead the initial equipment conceptual development while balancing product specifications, process control requirements, layout complexity, and lead time limits
Provide technical leadership on medium to long-term problems and provide 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
Write and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on code that is organized, documented, maintainable, and reusable
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering field is required
7+ years' experience as 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/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) and enclosure design 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
Expertise in enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
Collaboration experience with job shops and external vendors
High self-motivation and drive to execute quickly with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
A value for design for manufacturability, serviceability, and simplicity over complexity
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 Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
Machine Vision experience
Greenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experience
Expertise with CAD drafting, specifically AutoCAD Electrical
Benefits
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities
Company
Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Commonwealth Fusion Systems designs and develops commercial fusion energy systems to produce clean energy.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.88BKey Investors
GoogleUS Department of EnergyTiger Global Management
2025-08-27Series B· $863M
2025-06-30Corporate Round
2024-06-06Grant· $15M
Leadership Team
Robert Mumgaard
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder
Martin Greenwald
Cofounder
Recent News
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