R&D Technician

About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:    Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.   Combining decades of research, top talent, and new technologies, we’re designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.   We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.   Now we’re looking for more thinkers, doers, builders, and makers to join us. People who’ll bring new perspectives, solve tough problems, and thrive as part of a team.    If that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as an R&D Technician   The R&D Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D staff with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and any related activities. Ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come.      

What you'll do:

• Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes
• Prepare prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness
• Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions
• Set-up, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains R&D equipment
• Assist in Installation and readiness of new projects
• Assist the Senior R&D Staff with testing, specification development, establishment of manufacturing processes and procedure
• Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to better the process into manufacturing
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers (QA, QC, Engineering, Management)
• Maintain a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management

What we’re looking for:

• High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher 
• Minimum of 3 years experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools including precision measuring tools
• 3-5 years experience or equivalent in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to - mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring