Principal Mechanical Engineer - Web Handling

Cfsenergy; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Web Handling and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) systems. You will serve as the definitive technical authority, shaping architecture and deployment of high-precision web transport equipment across varied environments.

In this leader role, you will guide complex cross-functional initiatives, drive division-wide design standards, mitigate technical risks, and mentor the engineering team as the core technical voice for our

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the technical direction for web handling and Roll-to-Roll systems.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives impacting R&D and manufacturing roadmap.
• Mentor the engineering organization and establish division-wide design standards.

Skills

Web dynamics

Precision mechatronics

Engineering leadership

R2R systems

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, 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 Principal Mechanical Engineer - Web Handling

We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Web Handling and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) systems to serve as the definitive company-wide technical authority for continuous material processing equipment. In this \"First Chair\" leadership role, you will shape the overall technical direction, architecture, and deployment of high-precision web transport systems operating in a variety of thermal environments.

You will lead the execution of highly complex, ambiguous cross-functional initiatives that directly impact our core R&D and manufacturing roadmap. Operating with complete independence, you will combine deep technical expertise in web dynamics and precision mechatronics, with strategic leadership establishing division-wide design standards, mitigating significant technical risks, and mentoring the engineering organization.

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.

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.