Lead Technician, Electrical Assembly Testing

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Technician is an operational leadership role responsible for overseeing safe, efficient testing and assembly execution across Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), and Fiber Optics. The role leads a blended team of internal technicians and specialized vendor partners, managing daily testing, troubleshooting, scheduling, and assembly milestones in a manufacturing environment. The Lead Technician serves as the operational link between Test Implementation Engineers, Responsible Engineers, and technicians performing the work. Candidates are expected to have deep subject matter expertise in at least one of the three domains and to learn the operational basics of the others. The position includes leadership of daily crew assignments and schedules; test readiness and coordination; documentation and resolution of quality issues; enforcement of EHS protocols; and mentoring technicians. Work may involve high-voltage setups, Paschen testing, loop checks, electrical diagnostics, instrument verification, and fiber-optic handling, routing, splicing, and testing. The role is onsite and involves exposure to industrial hazards. Occasional travel, nights, weekends, or on-call work may be required. This is a full-time position with an hourly salary range of $36–$41, plus equity and benefits. Actual compensation depends on level, location, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Mid-level proficiency with Microsoft or Google productivity software.
At least 5 years of hands-on experience in electrical testing, Instrumentation and Controls (I&C), or fiber optics, including handling, splicing, and OTDR testing.
Leadership, supervisory, or Lead Technician experience directing technicians' daily work or managing vendor partnerships.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and testing procedures.
Experience documenting hardware issues, managing NCRs, and working with engineering teams to resolve procedural friction.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage concurrent testing schedules and prioritize critical-path deliverables.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to stoop, climb, type, and stand or sit for extended periods.
Ability to work in a facility with industrial hazards, including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics.
Willingness to travel or work nights, weekends, or on-call occasionally.
Ability to comply with U.S. Export Control Laws.

Nice To Haves

Cross-domain experience, such as electrical and fiber-optic experience.
Licensed Journeyman or Master Electrician.
Experience with rough-vacuum hardware such as pumps, hoses, and KF fittings.
Experience with leak testing using mass spectrometers, pressure proofing, or low-voltage testing.

Responsibilities

Direct daily execution, crew task assignments, and shift scheduling in alignment with the SATP Floor Ops Strategy.
Lead morning daily syncs and oversee vendor partnerships.
Conduct pre-test walkdowns, verify Bills of Materials (BOMs), ensure tools and materials are staged, and coordinate schedule execution with Test Implementation Engineers.
Manage and document Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), troubleshoot test anomalies, and work with Responsible Engineers to resolve technical roadblocks.
Enforce EHS safety protocols, including LOTO, exclusion-zone management, and high-voltage and cryogenic safety standards.
Mentor technicians and help build an internal succession pipeline for future technical leads.
Manage execution across Electrical and I&C activities, including high-voltage setups, Paschen testing, loop checks, electrical diagnostics, and instrument verification.
Manage fiber-optic handling, routing, splicing, and testing, including attenuation, insertion loss, and spectral analysis measurements using equipment such as OTDR and OSA.