Equipment & Process Optimization Specialist

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC

Somerville, Northern (MA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 91,693,000 - 123,213,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking an Equipment Specialist to support production process improvements and boost manufacturing efficiency. You will collaborate with fabrication and equipment engineers to reduce downtime, improve quality, and shorten SPARC timelines.

You’ll design and deploy electromechanical tooling, write instructions, troubleshoot issues, and perform rapid prototyping with CAD/3D printing, all while upholding safety and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years of experience with a variety of technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly.
Minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
Efficient use of hand tools.
Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting.
Proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio).
Commitment to safety and quality.
Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management.
Can create and monitor team performance metrics.
Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced startup environment with daily changes.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Exposure to CAD software (3D or 2D electrical).

Responsibilities

Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours & defects.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes.
Document downtime; troubleshoot and resolve downtime with a focus on continuous improvement.
Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process improvements.
Write and update process work instructions.
Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers.
Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with CAD/3D printing and off-the-shelf parts.
Identify robot limit/excess travel issues and adjust paths with remote engineering support.
Determine root cause for failures and propose changes with engineers.