Controls Engineer
Controls Engineer
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30-08-2025
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30-08-2025
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 nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
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 Controls Engineer
As a Controls Engineer you will be responsible for developing machine and process concepts in collaboration with Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering peers. You will create a robust system architecture to support all controls components such as robotic manipulators PLCs safety devices HMIs servo drives and more. For each project you will work from initial design all the way through commissioning process fine-tuning and validation to ensure that all systems function reliably and meet their design goals. Additionally you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the product and processes.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
What youll do:
- Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications process control requirements layout complexity cost quality and lead time limits
- Specify select and program robotics systems for material handling laser welding tig welding mig welding material removal part assembly part inspection and subtractive manufacturing
- 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 such as conveyors robots machine vision and 3rd party equipment
- Implement (ANSI/RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding robots gantries conveyors and other high volume manufacturing equipment
- Design modify and approve electrical schematics for manufacturing and test equipment. (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards)
- Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting
- Introduce automated processes into production and train Maintenance and Production Teams to support after deployment into production
- Create machine interactions with plantwide SCADA to communicate product acceptability machine status and process variables
- Debug and optimize automated processes to maximize cycle time improve availability and yield
- Characterize and validate automated processes using a data-driven approach such as simulation Capacity and Capability statistical test (Gage Repeatability and Reproducibility test Cpk etc)
- Create data management and tracking communications network architecture and interface with cross-functional teams for product processes and quality traceability control implementation
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in engineering field is required
- 3-5 years experience as controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of assembly-level thermal/mechanical design considerations is a plus
- Experience with control system architecture
- Experience with rotating machinery cable winding soldering and/or pipe bending
- Experience with enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards
- Experience working with job shops and external vendors
- Ability to program and troubleshoot automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages strongly desired
- Experience with control reliable safety systems for high volume manufacturing equipment (Compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards)
- 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
Bonus points for:
- Experience in Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
- Experience in robot integration and programming
- Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
- Machine Vision experience is a plus
- Greenfield or brownfield startup commissioning experience
- Expertise with CAD drafting. AutoCAD Electrical is a plus
Must-have requirements:
- 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
$90000 - $145000 a year
Salary range for this full-time 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 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
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At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven 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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