Senior Process Engineer - Vacuum Systems
Senior Process Engineer - Vacuum Systems
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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 were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised over $2 billion in capital more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as a Senior Process Engineer Vacuum Systems
The Senior Process Engineer for Vacuum Systems at Commonwealth Fusion Systems is responsible for developing installing and commissioning high and ultrahigh vacuum systems for the SPARC program. This person will also be responsible for supporting the development companywide standards for the purchasing testing and handling of high and UHV equipment and components. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable managing multiple priorities and able to triage and troubleshoot a backlog of technical issues. This is a handson role; this individual will be deeply involved in the installation and commissioning of vacuum systems and will support adjacent teams in qualifying of components and equipment with high and UHV requirements. The SPARC vacuum system provides an extra challenge in that it must act as the primary containment of the tritium fusion fuel. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of vacuum technology optimizing system performance and troubleshooting any issues that may arise. Collaborating with multiple multidisciplinary teams you will contribute to the advancement of cuttingedge technologies that rely on highvacuum systems.
As the SPARC project progresses the Vacuum Systems Process Engineer will also work closely with the ARC team to implement knowledge gained in installation commissioning and operation of SPARC components.
What youll do:
- Support the management of resource planning to ensure activities are completed on time and on budget
- Coordinate the work of the SPARC vacuum system team to ensure the installation and commissioning of piping and equipment are achieved on time and on budget
- Work alongside the tokamak operations and physics teams to plan and complete integrated commissioning and support SPARC operations and maintenance
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the SPARC project to develop specifications and procedures to contribute to the advancement of cuttingedge high and UHV systems and technologies
- Proactively address emerging interface conflicts with other systems
- Integrate instrumentation with the Instrumentation & Controlteam
- Assist with training and troubleshooting for vacuum process technicians and engineers across the SPARC project
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering or science field
- 10 years of experience with a variety of vacuum pumping vacuum measurement and leak detection technologies
- Operated vacuum systems for large research installation (e.g. fusion experiments particle/ion accelerators light sources) or for semiconductor wafer vacuum processing equipment
- In depth knowledge of materials selection and manufacturing processes for UHV and HV technologies duty and best practice
- Experience in the supervision and mentoring of a small multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
- Ensure that the design of the vacuum systems and components for the SPARC tokamak is completed to industry standards and satisfy SPARC requirements and mission
- Experience creating and reviewing 3D CAD models P&IDs Process Flow Diagrams and engineering schematics
Bonus points for:
- A familiarity with nuclear safety environmental radiation protection confinement and breaching of tritium systems is a strong plus
Musthave requirements:
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/oncall occasionally
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems cryogenics confined spaces lasers microwaves ionizing radiation and vacuum/pressure systems
$80000 $180000 a year
Salary range for this fulltime position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Companywide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Teambuilding activities
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At CFS we excel in fastpaced environments driven by our values of integrity impact and selfcritique. As we grow were eager to bring on missiondriven 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.
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