Senior Mechanical Engineer and Integration Lead

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. The mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change. To execute this plan, we are looking to add talented people to the team who are mission-driven and treat people well, improve our team by adding diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems, have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits, and have skill sets and experience that relate to this role.
A new class of high-field superconducting magnets will enable the SPARC tokamak to demonstrate net energy from fusion for the first time. To execute this plan, we are now looking to add an Integration lead to our growing team in Milpitas, CA.
The CFS Integration lead will report to the Head of Superconductor Engineering and will oversee the integration and troubleshooting of vacuum, sw, electronics, and machine elements. The integration lead will construct, track, communicate, and update project integration plan with attention to critical path.
Due to its complexity, the machine will be design in multiple phases. Thus, the job responsibilities will alternate between engineering and integration centric, depends on the phase of development. 

This team member on the engineering side will:

• Collaborate with engineers/scientists to ensure all necessary functions and interfaces are included in the design and implemented according to requirements
• Ability to design and realize mechanical parts and understands a complex tool mechanism.
• Experience with design for manufacturability and reliability.
• Ability to interface with vendors, address manufacturing issues and provide waivers.
• Assist in incoming inspection by comparing the received part with its design spec/drawing.
• Ensure the design is completed in compliance with the Code of Record and established requirements
• Knowledge of basic systems engineering processes of complete system development lifecycle
• Coordinate development, integration and troubleshooting across multiple stakeholders.

This team member as an Integration Lead will:

• Coordinate the integration, testing, installation, and commissioning of large systems according to the project schedule.
• Responsible to orchestrate system, and test fixture, integration on the floor, driving technicians, rigor and be hands on involve in the assembly and integration process.
• Ensure that all integration activities remain on the path to meet tool schedule and 
• Ability to construct and maintain project plan, which includes procurement plan, manufacturing lead time, integration, testing and system commissioning. 
• Be able to transfer CAD designs into clear assembly and testing procedures, which includes exploded view, “cartoons” to anticipate issues prior integration start. 
• Responsible to envision, orchestrate and participate in the design and realization of all tooling, assembly stands, and test fixtures needed to complete the tool integration to commissioning.
• Work with supply chain and receiving to ensure all material kits are pulled in and checked prior to the specific integration step. 
• During tool integration phase, conduct daily integration meeting to review with the integration and support teams the tactical plan.
• First level (after tool operators or technicians) for troubleshooting tool’s problems and either provides solutions or working with other SME- engineers to assist and resolve the issue.
• Track and document integration issues and work together with engineering to resolve / lesson learn.
• Maintain good organizational relationships with other departments and engineering disciplines
• Values that align with our company’s values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique
• Responsible for safety on the integration floor
• Ability to drive project plan, assign owners and oversight work of both direct or indirect reports
• Ability to lead integration standing meetings which includes multi-functional teams e.g.  software, systems engineering & Design engineers, riggers, electricians, and other tradesman
• Proactively identify conflicts and interfacing challenges between different systems and teams on the integration floor and facilitate their resolution
• Contribute to strong safety culture. Working with CFS safety and other consultant to ensure the safety of all production/ integration floor activities

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

• A Bachelors level education in engineering
• Ability to design in CAD medium level complexity static parts (FEA simulation background is not a must)
• Demonstrated track record in problem solving while bringing a complex commercial product
• Participation in product design reviews and understand DFx processes / principles.
• Ability to manage a small tactical team and orchestrate activities, which combined direct and indirect line of management. 
• A strong and clear communicator   
• High technical intuition and a mature problem-solving skill is required 
• Agile, capable adapting to a fast-paced environment 
• Experienced problem solver

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

• Ability to operate CAD and conduct simple design tasks – mainly packaging related
• Ability to perform activities such as stooping, climbing, and standing for extended periods of time
• Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, fumes, noise, and strong magnets
• Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call

CFS team members thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have demonstrated exceptional results through a range of different pursuits. We all tightly align with our company values of integrity, execution, impact and self-critique. As we grow, we are looking to add talented people who are mission driven and bring diverse perspectives and new ways of solving problems.
At CFS, we deeply value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis 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, ordinance, or regulation.