Subassemblies Specialist

Commonwealth Fusion Systems•Devens, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) is seeking a Subassemblies Specialist to join their team. This role is crucial for delivering precision, ultra-high vacuum subassemblies for the SPARC Tokamak. The Subassemblies Specialist will be the final quality check for critical parts, requiring meticulous attention to detail. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute hands-on to the development of fusion energy. After the initial two-year build phase, the role will transition to the installation of subassemblies into the Tokamak. The main systems to be built include high power RF antennas, plasma facing components, port plugs, error field correction coils, vertical stability coils, and plasma diagnostics.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience
5-7 years in a highly technical assembly role; e.g., aerospace/aircraft, racing, semiconductor, oil & gas, laboratory, wind, automotive
2 years leading a team of four people or more
Can operate a forklift
Experience creating designs for tooling
Experience completing large scale projects end to end
Ability to use basic machining tools; e.g., lathe/mill
Experience using measurement tools
Experience using JIRA, Manufacturo, or other software based tracking
Experience rigging and lifting heavy components
Highly self-motivated, organized, and passionate about their work
Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Ability to perform activities such as sitting, climbing, stooping, typing, and standing for extended periods of time
Willingness to occasionally travel for required nights/weekends/on-call
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics

Nice To Haves

Welding experience
Knowledge of clean room best practices
Knowledge of cryogenic systems
Knowledge of six sigma process

Responsibilities

Build complex and simple subassemblies and components while maintaining all cleanliness specifications
Oversee contract technicians; ensuring they are following work instructions and are delivering quality parts
Perform testing and check-outs with helium leak checking and various other check-out equipment
Work together with scientists and engineers to refine work instructions
Help to finalize design of components that interact with the tooling
Assist with precision alignment and installation of active and passive optical systems
Actively participate in maintaining mandatory cleanliness of work area and clean room
Assist other CFS teams with related skilled work
Participate in developing strategies to quickly overcome non-conformances encountered in the field