Electrician - Facilities and Maintenance

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation with equity

Flexible vacation days

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an Electrician responsible for installation and maintenance of electrical equipment at their Devens, Massachusetts location. The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment including CNC machines.

Qualified candidates should hold a Massachusetts Electricians license, have a high school diploma, and possess at least 7 years of experience in this field. This position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in reading and understanding technical drawings and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on CNC machining centers and specialty manufacturing equipment.
• Utilize CMMS for tracking equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Assist in developing maintenance procedures and schedules.

Skills

Preventive and corrective maintenance

Electrical systems installation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency certification

Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electricians license

Tools

Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

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 and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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.

At CFS, we excel in fast‑paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self‑critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission‑driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.

Join the power movement as an Electrician

The Electrician will be responsible for installation of and preventive and corrective maintenance for various facilities and manufacturing electrical equipment. These responsibilities will be based at our campus in Devens, Massachusetts but may periodically be asked to perform work in our Somerville, Massachusetts location.

What you’ll do

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance of complex manufacturing equipment such as CNC machining centers, process ovens and specialty manufacturing equipment
• Provide maintenance support for projects such as the installation, relocation, or modification of manufacturing equipment
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for tracking the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities systems
• Assist in the development of maintenance procedures and schedules

What we’re looking for

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate or higher
• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Electricians license
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing maintenance environment
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems and complex manufacturing equipment including but not limited to CNC machining centers, process ovens, various electro‑mechanical equipment and the plant systems required to support them
• Demonstrated ability in reading/understanding technical and electrical drawings, manuals, and reports
• Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently
• Desire to work and contribute in a fast‑paced, startup R&D environment with daily changes
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Meticulous attention to detail and cleanliness with hands‑on work
• Ability and patience to work through projects from start to finish, including assembly and testing

Bonus points for

• Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) principles
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Must‑have requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with equity
• 13 Company‑wide Holidays
• Flexible vacation days
• 10 sick days
• Generous parental leave policy
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Professional growth opportunities
• Team‑building activities

Salary range for this full‑time position + equity + benefits. The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations.

We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally, regardless 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.

This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.