R&D Materials Testing Specialist

Commonwealth Fusion Systems; Harvard (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Generous paid time off

Equity

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Materials Test Operator to support the mechanical testing and characterization lab, aiding HTS magnet research and component testing. You’ll handle tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue tests with Instron equipment, while preparing specimens and reporting data.

Role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, calibration, and maintaining lab equipment. High school diploma or higher and 2+ years’ experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher.
• Minimum 2 years experience with basic materials prep and testing tools.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.
• Participate in and promote CFS safety procedures and policies.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced R&D environment with daily changes.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, and technical staff.
• Ability to rapidly execute short turnaround materials testing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare test specimens and perform laboratory experiments.
• Continuous improvement in the materials test and characterization laboratory.
• Support inventory management on consumables/spare parts and report up for purchasing.
• Execute materials test Jira tickets and QBench orders per SOPs.
• Operate industry standard and customized materials testing equipment and test methods.
• Conduct materials testing independently under guidance from a materials test engineer.
• Mechanical testing including tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue.
• Maintain data management and reporting, calibration, and alignment of equipment.
• Assemble custom fixturing and test stands for R&D requirements.
• Handle multiple assignments with flexibility to adapt to changes.
• Maintain rigorous documentation ensuring data integrity and troubleshooting.

Skills

Safety procedures

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Written and oral communication

Technical support

Data management

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or higher

Tools

Instron equipment

Bluehill software

Wavematrix software

Microscopy equipment

Vacuum & cryogenic systems

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is seeking a Materials Test Operator to support the mechanical testing and characterization lab, aiding HTS magnet research and component testing. You’ll handle tensile, compression, flexural, shear, and fatigue tests with Instron equipment, while preparing specimens and reporting data.

Role involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, calibration, and maintaining lab equipment. High school diploma or higher and 2+ years’ experience preferred.