Mechanical Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its manufacturing team. The role provides technical expertise during commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment, working closely with production to optimize manufacturing processes for efficiency, quality, and safety. The position includes coverage or partial coverage for the second shift and support for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment. The Mechanical Engineer will troubleshoot equipment, improve performance, support scaled-up manufacturing, and work with vendors and suppliers. The role also involves developing equipment designs, conducting experiments to assess new manufacturing processes, and translating results into practical designs. The position requires compliance with U.S. export control laws.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of mechanical engineering experience, focused on manufacturing equipment.
At least 3 years of manufacturing equipment and tooling design experience.
Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and motion control.
Experience with 3D CAD packages and 2D drawings.
Experience with FAT and SAT of equipment.
Understanding of GD&T and its application.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Experience commissioning and starting up manufacturing equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally.
Ability to type, stand, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights, weekends, or on-call.
Dedication to safety in environments with potential hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics.
Ability to comply with U.S. laws concerning export-controlled or protected technologies or information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with production ramp-up and optimization of manufacturing processes.
Experience with automated equipment and robotics.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise during the commissioning, implementation, and integration of manufacturing equipment.
Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) of equipment.
Troubleshoot mechanical issues and provide solutions to keep equipment operating efficiently.
Collaborate with production and engineering teams to optimize manufacturing processes and improve equipment performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve quality.
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.
Use 3D CAD software.
Ensure compliance with safety requirements.
Create and maintain Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) principles.
Work with external vendors and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials.
Conceptualize and detail new manufacturing equipment for scaled-up manufacturing processes.
Run experiments to determine the feasibility of new manufacturing processes and translate findings into practical designs.