Senior Manager, Process Engineering

Cfsenergy; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cfsenergy is seeking a Senior Manager, Process Engineering in Milpitas, California. The role involves managing vacuum-based processes and requires expertise in inorganic materials science and process engineering.

The successful candidate will manage process engineers, create SOPs, and ensure safety and compliance with U.S. export control laws. Candidates should have an M.S. in a technical field, 10+ years of industry experience, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience as process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing.
• 5+ years experience managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of process engineering and inorganic materials science.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop stable and capable unit processes.
• Create SOPs and provide staff training.
• Work with equipment engineering to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Inorganic materials science

Process engineering concepts

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

M.S. in a technical field

Ph.D. preferred

Tools

JMP

Optical microscopy

Electron microscopy

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 and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future. We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Senior Manager, Process Engineering

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based processes. A core skill needed for this role is deep knowledge of the inorganic materials science. Experience in managing a range of processes is necessary. The role will interact with R&D technical staff, process engineers and technicians. This role requires attention to detail, procedural discipline and timely execution. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop stable and capable unit processes
• Create SOPs and workflows for process systems and provide training (both written and verbal) for staff
• Manage a team of process engineers and technicians
• Work with equipment engineering and integration engineering to drive continuous improvement and achieve technical milestones
• Develop and use data management systems including laboratory information management systems
• Experience working with equipment vendors and directing equipment vendor activity
• Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment
• Ability to create work instructions for staff and technicians, and provide training
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
• Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, including compressed work-week shift schedule

Qualifications

• M.S. in a technical field (or equivalent industrial experience) including materials science, electrical engineering, or physics
• 10+ years of experience working as a process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience as a manager
• Thorough understanding of process engineering concepts and inorganic materials science across a range of materials synthesis techniques
• Thorough understanding and regular user of designed experiments (DOE)
• Working knowledge of materials analysis, including optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes, x-ray measurements, transport measurements
• Ph.D. preferred
• Experience in the semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields
• Experience working in a fabrication facility
• Experience with JMP
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time

Compliance

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.