Manager, Controls Engineering
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Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Manager Controls Engineering
The Manager of Controls Engineering is a hands-on leader accountable for the success of automated manufacturing systems for high-temperature superconducting magnets. You will translate technical strategy into actionable plans removing obstacles and guiding your team through the full lifecycle of custom machineryfrom design and procurement to commissioning and sustaining operations. As a manager you are responsible for cascading vision driving technical excellence and ensuring your team delivers high-quality results in an ambitious production environment.
What youll do:
- Lead a team of controls engineers to plan and execute near to medium-term goals for production line automation and equipment reliability
- Translate department-level strategy into clear group objectives and measurable project milestones
- Define and optimize engineering processes and tools within the group to improve cross-functional efficiency
- Proactively manage risks and resolve complex non-routine technical barriers with minimal guidance
- Oversee the design programming and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment including PLC and robotic integration
- Establish and enforce technical standards and best practices for controls architecture across the department
- Manage the full talent lifecycle for the group including recruiting hiring and setting performance expectations
- Coach and mentor individual contributors to support their long-term professional growth and technical skill development
- Build strong partnerships across manufacturing facilities and leadership to align on equipment specifications and resolve conflicts
- Foster a resilient culture by modeling a strong work ethic and propagating company values within the team
- Occasionally step in and own smaller projects to support team deficiencies
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in an engineering field
- 5 years of experience as a controls or mechanical engineer working on complex automated systems
- At least 2 years of direct management experience leading engineering teams including hiring and performance management
- Proven ability to integrate Robots VFDs and PLCs into high-volume or complex manufacturing lines
- Expertise inl reliable safety systems compliant with ANSI/OSHA standards
- Strong analytical rigor and the ability to make sound judgment calls in ambiguous fast-paced situations
- Experience managing external vendors and job shops for the production of custom hardware
Bonus points for:
- Experience in a Greenfield or Brownfield manufacturing startup environment
- Direct experience with Beckhoff (TwinCAT) or Siemens controls platforms
- Experience driving equipment acceptance tests (FAT & SAT) and developing detailed technical specifications
- Familiarity with thermal/mechanical design for superconducting magnets or similar electromechanical systems
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
$110000 - $185000 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
13 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Hospitality Experience
- Go
- Management Experience
- React
- Redux
- Node.js
- AWS
- Mechanical Engineering
- Team Management
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
- Distributed Systems
