Commonwealth Fusion Systems

R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Industrial Automation

LocationDevens, MA
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


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.

We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised over $2 billion in capital – more than any other fusion energy company in the U.S.

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 a R&D Instrumentation and Control Engineer - Industrial Automation

The role of an I&C Engineer -

Industrial Automation is to collaboratively develop, test, and deliver data acquisition, control hardware, a software suite and associated instrumentation. These systems will be used during integration, development, qualification and production testing of CFS magnets and other critical SPARC components. This engineer will also work with multidisciplinary teams of engineers and technicians to produce instrumentation and control systems that generate reliable data in support of critical company missions. They will organize and drive a cohesive instrumentation and control program for R&D and perform as a technical mentor for I&C engineers and test engineers on the team. They must work collaboratively across manufacturing, R&D, procurement, and SPARC teams to achieve these goals.


What you'll do:

Work within a multi-disciplinary team of engineers and physicists

Collaborate with other I&C engineers, software engineers, & key stakeholders to build and install PLC frameworks, libraries, functions, & HMIs to achieve system requirements
Design, document, build, and install industrial PLC equipment, harnessing, and cabinetry
Research, install, and qualify sensors for the operation & measurement of wide rage subsystems and magnet products
Document system-level wiring diagrams and test stand configuration
Implement system safety features including interlocks and fault-detection
Data analysis with a focus on data integrity, quality, reliability and performance improvement
Create custom hardware & software solutions to improve manufacturability, yield, and reliability of large magnet production style test stands
Utilize industry standard software best practices including Jira workflows, GitHub version control, peer code reviews, and unit testing


What we’re looking for:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, physics or another related engineering field
5 years experience designing and writing software for control systems, automation, robotics or similar
The ability to succeed in a fast-paced and dynamic engineering environment


Bonus points for:

Experience developing P&ID, electrical, and wiring schematics and diagrams, and then working with a team to translate these into a functioning system for the acquisition of decision quality data
Familiar with industrial PLC cabinet schematic and layout tools such as AutoCAD Electrical or SkyCAD Electrical
Experience assembling and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical hardware
Experience with Siemens and Beckhoff PLC hardware and software including TwinCAT
Experience successfully working closely with time series database & IT technologies
Experience designing HMIs and SCADA, particularly with Ignition
Industrial communication protocol experience (TCP/IP, UDP, Profinet, ProfiSAFE, Modbus, CAN, RS232, RS485).
Proficiency with IEC 61131-3 languages, particularly Structed Text
Experience with Software Lifecycle Management - QA, version control, testing, commissioning and validation
Experience with C/C++, Python, Java, and other programming skills
Experience with control systems for test applications including PIDs, state machines, real-time, sequencers, etc.


Must-have Requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
Perform activities such as typing, stooping, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics


$80,000 - $180,000 a year

Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefits .

The actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:


Competitive compensation with equity


12.5 Company-wide Holidays


Flexible vacation days


10 sick days


Generous parental leave policy


Health, dental, and vision insurance


401(k) with employer matching


Professional growth opportunities


Team-building activities

We have a number of roles for this I&C team, so please consider applying even if you only have some of these preferred skills.

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