Senior Controls Software Engineer
Senior Controls Software Engineer
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Job Description
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 Controls Software Engineer
As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for developing machine and operational concepts in collaboration with R&D staff and engineering peers. You will create a robust system architecture to support all controls components such as PLCs safety devices HMIs servo drives and more. For each project you will work from initial design all the way through commissioning operational finetuning and validation to ensure that all systems function reliably and meet their design goals. Additionally you will work closely with crossfunctional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the equipment and its operation. You will work with simulation and test engineers to integrate your software into software testbeds hardware testbeds and the tools.
What youll do:
- Work closely with R&D team to outline interfaces and requirements for equipment and software operation for equipment control
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications operational control requirements layout complexity cost quality and lead time limits
- Write and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized structured documented maintainable and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems and 3rd party equipment
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding industrial equipment
- Design modify and approve electrical schematics for industrial and test equipment (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards)
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
- Create machine interactions with plantwide SCADA to communicate product acceptability machine status and operational variables
- Debug and optimize automated operations to maximize cycle time improve availability and yield
- Work with external software contractors to develop the control systems for internal tools (Define requirements manage priorities drive testing and implementation plans)
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g. EE mechatronics software)
- 5 years of experience as a controls engineer on complex mechanical systems for example: design construction and operation of controls for industrial largescale equipment
- Proficient in structured text
- PLC programming experience in IEC 611:313 languages
- Familiar with modern tools like GitHub and CI/CD release management
- Familiarity with Python
- HMI design implementation and maintenance
Bonus points for:
- Inductive Automations Ignition platform
- Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
- Experience with cable and harness design using AutoCAD Electrical
- Experience with enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
- Experience developing and tuning control loops
Musthave Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping climbing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/oncall occasionally
$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
#LIOnsite
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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