R&D Technician: Prototyping & Process Specialist

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

13 Company-wide holidays

Flexible vacation days

Job summary

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking an R&D Technician on the second shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00–11:00 pm) to assist R&D staff with prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support. This role helps deliver robust magnet prototypes and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to meet development goals.

You will set up and run R&D equipment, prepare prototypes for internal and/or external evaluation, and document results

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher.
• 3–5 years experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools including precision measuring tools.
• 3–5 years experience or equivalent in mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes.
• Prepare prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness.
• Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions.
• Set-up, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains R&D equipment.
• Assist in Installation and readiness of new projects.
• Assist the Senior R&D Staff with testing, specification development, establishment of manufacturing processes and procedure.
• Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to better the process into manufacturing.
• Provide technical assistance to internal customers (QA, QC, Engineering, Management).
• Maintain a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner.
• Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management.

Skills

Hand tools & power tools

Precision measuring tools

Technical support

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years technical experience

Tools

Vacuum systems

Cryogenic systems

Soldering

Wiring

Electrical assembly

P&IDs

PLC software

Job description

Commonwealth Fusion Systems LLC is seeking an R&D Technician on the second shift (Monday–Friday, 2:00–11:00 pm) to assist R&D staff with prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and manufacturing support. This role helps deliver robust magnet prototypes and collaborates with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to meet development goals.

You will set up and run R&D equipment, prepare prototypes for internal and/or external evaluation, and document results