Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Senior Process Engineer

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

Tech Stack

PythonSQLTableau

About the role

  • Support installation and process qualification of new equipment and oversee continuous improvement activities
  • Work within a multi-disciplinary and proven team of top scientists and engineers
  • Own the process development and qualifications of key process equipment
  • Develop and conduct design of experiments for process development and characterization
  • Proactively analyze data to answer key questions and drive process efficiency and engineering improvements
  • Develop and maintain data collection processes that support engineering and production workflows
  • Trace and document data requirements, sources, and flows; contribute to the development of data models
  • Apply Lean Six Sigma or similar methodologies to improve production processes and reduce variability
  • Use statistical methods to analyze complex datasets, identify patterns, and support data-driven experimentation and decision making
  • Work with advanced vacuum systems, thermal processes, and wet processes and transform complex datasets into actionable insights
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements through thoughtful, well-communicated analysis
  • Ensure compliance with applicable Export Control Laws when necessary

Requirements

  • At least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., physics, chemistry, materials science)
  • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience
  • Ability to conceive novel solutions to challenging problems
  • An exceptional safety record and attention to detail
  • Familiarity with engineering systems in challenging environments
  • Knowledge of high-vacuum systems and associated infrastructure
  • Deep knowledge of thin-film deposition technologies
  • Skill with data acquisition and analyses
  • Hands-on experience with vacuum equipment including maintenance and troubleshooting of complex vacuum deposition systems
  • Hands-on experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau (dashboards, reports, interactivity)
  • Experience with statistical methods (e.g., control charts, capability analysis, regression, hypothesis testing)
  • Experience using statistical software such as JMP, Minitab, or similar tools
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations
  • Compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws as required for the role
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, 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
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
  • Bonus points:
  • Knowledge of in situ and ex situ metrology tools and methodologies
  • Knowledge of thin-film characterization tools and methodologies
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and analysis