Staff SCADA & MES Engineer
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Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
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 were 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 Staff SCADA & MES Engineer
The Production team is seeking an experienced Staff SCADA & MES Engineer to take responsibility for the design implementation testing and maintenance of the factorys SCADA HMI and MES this role you are the architect of these systems and you ensure that the technology and processes used to build products are user-friendly efficient integrated and reliable. The SCADA/HMI system will act as the primary mechanism that allows the technicians and manufacturing engineers to configure and operate production equipment as well as providing monitoring of the whole factory bringing together all the data from the control systems of each piece of equipment. This position also plays a key role in establishing standardized frameworks and facilitating robust data workflows for MES to ensure that all production lines are using the same architecture so that production is scalable and resilient.
What youll do:
- Design build and maintain the SCADA and HMI systems for Production to monitor real-time data and manage production workflows
- Collaborate with other manufacturing systems & controls engineers to define and implement the control architecture and interfaces with other systems
- Collaborate with controls engineers and other key stakeholders to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirements
- Establish seamless communication between field devices (PLCs sensors drives) and the supervisory layer using industrial protocols (such as OPC-UA MQTT Modbus)
- Design and manage SQL databases to ensure accurate data logging historical trending and reporting for OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) downtime analysis and quality tracking
- Develop improve and maintain the companys MES (Manufacturing Execution System) including setting standards for work instructions mBOMs and traceability in collaboration with the IT Business Solutions team
- Contribute to equipment design reviews and ensure that all manufacturing systems comply with safety regulations cybersecurity standards and company standards
- Support the Production team as needed with design and scoping of equipment as it relates to SCADA & HMI systems
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Computer Science Mechatronics or a related field
- Experience with the design build and maintenance of SCADA HMI and MES systems from concept to completion for a large-scale manufacturing factory
- Several years of experience with control systems automation robotics or similar
- Experience with Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms
- Knowledge of NFPA-70E & 79 regulations
- Experience in Ignition SCADA systems
- Python and SQL programming experience
- Experience with industrial communication protocols (such as Profinet Profibus S7 OPC UA Modbus or BACnet)
- Experience with functional modeling languages (such as UML SysML GRAFCET SDL or similar) and/or database modeling and diagramming
- Experience with requirements gathering function definition and decomposition technical writing and documentation
- Software Lifecycle Management - QA version control testing commissioning and validation
- Production of engineering deliverables for design reviews commissioning operations and maintenance
Bonus points for:
- C/C Java Bash or other programming skills
- Current best practices and emerging technologies in industrial control systems
- Networks experience
Must-have requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- Perform activities such as typing standing stooping climbing 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
$160000 - $220000 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:
Staff IC
