Senior Field Mechanical Engineer - Assembly - Second Shift

About the role

The Senior Field Mechanical Engineer - Assembly at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) plays a critical role in the assembly process of the SPARC Tokamak. This role is on-site at Devens, MA, but operates as a field role due to the nature of the work.

Responsibilities

• Station owner working on night shifts with start times ranging from 3p to 7p for five nights a week
• Expert in the assembly sequence of your work-station, determining and enacting solutions for fit, method, or component handling problems
• Determine and execute solutions for identified assembly issues, collaborating with Tokamak System design teams to modify processes while meeting functional requirements
• Proactively procure or build all tools, fixtures, or manipulation equipment required for the upcoming parts of the process
• Provide design feedback to SPARC sub-system designs with a focus on manufacturing and assembly, participating in formal and informal design reviews
• Support hands-on operations during Tokamak Assembly, serving various roles in the process
• Collaborate with teammates to receive feedback and ensure all requirements are met

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering
• 7+ years of Mechanical Engineering experience
• 4+ years of experience in overseeing an in-progress construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration process
• 4+ years of experience with CAD software
• Bonus points for:
• 3+ years of experience with Siemens NX
• Lifting operations experience
• Knowledge of welding
• Knowledge of piping and tubing construction and joining
• Experience with highly complex or delicate assemblies
• Experience with assembly or integration in tightly packaged spaces
• Experience with fast-paced and dynamic construction, manufacturing, or assembly/integration builds
• Design of simple yet sizeable alignment and positioning fixtures
• Heavy component manipulation and welding of large structures

Must-have Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
• Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, climbing, or sitting for extended periods
• Onsite 5 days/week when assembly operations with relevant tools are underway, with possible first or second shift assignment
• Work in a facility containing industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics