Manufacturing Engineer - Weekend Second Shift (overnight)

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Harvard (MA)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 167,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Harvard, Massachusetts is on the lookout for a dedicated Manufacturing Engineer to lead weekend operations. This innovative position requires managing the production of high-temperature superconducting magnets when weekday teams are off duty. You will standardize and streamline processes in a First-of-a-Kind manufacturing environment.

The salary range is between $104,000 and $167,000 annually, which includes a 15% shift differential. Join a mission-driven team at the forefront of fusion energy technology.

Qualifications

Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with advanced materials.
Ability to work weekends and manage technical operations independently.
Strong communication skills for coordination with week-day teams.

Responsibilities

Lead the technical operations during weekend shifts.
Develop standardized procedures for novel manufacturing challenges.
Ensure safety and efficiency in production processes.

Skills

Hands-on manufacturing experience

Problem-solving skills

Knowledge of superconducting magnets

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 working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.

Join the power movement as a Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our weekend operations. You will be the technical anchor for the "5th Shift," ensuring that our production of high‑temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline. This is a First‑of‑a‑Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. Your job is to bring order to the chaos, turning first encounters with novel problems into standardized, repeatable processes.

The Schedule:

Shift: Friday through Monday