Senior Manager, Process Engineering

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Milpitas, CA

3d•$150,000 - $225,000•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is seeking a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join their team. This role will focus on vacuum-based processes, including sputtering and thermal processes, requiring deep knowledge of inorganic materials science and experience managing a range of processes. The position involves interaction with R&D technical staff, process engineers, and technicians, and demands attention to detail, procedural discipline, and timely execution in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. CFS is on a mission to deliver fusion energy and is looking for individuals who can bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.

Requirements

M.S. in a technical field (or equivalent industrial experience) including materials science, electrical engineering, or physics
10+ years' of experience working as a process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing
5+ years' experience as a manager
Thorough understanding of process engineering concepts and inorganic materials science across a range of materials synthesis techniques
Thorough understanding and regular user of designed experiments (DOE)
Working knowledge of materials analysis, including optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes, x-ray measurements, transport measurements
Experience working with equipment vendors and directing equipment vendor activity
Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment
Ability to create work instructions for staff and technicians, and provide training
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, including compressed work-week shift schedule

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. preferred
Experience in the semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields
Experience working in a fabrication facility
Experience with JMP

Responsibilities

Manage and develop stable and capable unit processes
Create SOPs and workflows for process systems and provide training (both written and verbal) for staff
Manage a team of process engineers and technicians
Work with equipment engineering and integration engineering to drive continuous improvement and achieve technical milestones
Develop and use data management systems including laboratory information management systems