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 Field Engineer - Cryogenics
The SPARC Cryoplant team is responsible to deliver a large-scale helium cryogenics plant system on-time, on-budget, and meeting technical requirements. The team is currently executing a fast-tracked install and commissioning. Major equipment includes: 4 MW of compressor power, 150k gallons of helium gas storage, purifier and oil removal systems, a 60-ft cryogenic refrigeration coldbox with control valves, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and turbomachinery, and a distributed control system. The team is looking for an experienced engineering technician to assist with and lead specialized install, maintenance, and commissioning activities. Following commissioning, the CRYO Engineering Technician will join our CRYO SPARC Operations team. Among other things, the Cryogenics team values: responsibility, proactiveness, prioritization, planning, critical thinking, a sense of urgency, growth mindset, and collaboration.
What you'll do:
- Organize tools, spares, and storage space - Coordinate equipment moves to optimize space and accessibility, key management
- Procure and fabricate tooling - Compressor and oil system maintenance and inspection kits, desiccant/adsorbent filling, drying, and replacement, and general hand and power tools and tool boxes for team usage
- Inspect and check outs - Compare as-built equipment to design documentation, executing procedures to perform pump downs and press-ups, leak checks, and pressure tests of piping spools and packaged equipment
- Install and inspect valves, actuators, instrumentation, insulation, and fastening hardware. Check torque, leak tightness, wiring and mechanical insulation.
- Service, test, and maintain fluid pneumatic, lubricating oil, process gas, water, and vacuum systems
- Perform cleaning, wipe downs, and general maintenance activities and inspections, including oil and water spills
- Access confined spaces to conduct inspection and installation work
- Prepare industrial hardware for testing, commissioning, and operations
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment, machinery, instrumentation, and controls hardware
- Support and coordinate contractors’ daily activities at the job site
- Learn the CRYO system ins-and-outs to be effective commissioning and operations support
What we’re looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Install, testing, and maintenance of industrial-scale process piping, pressure vessels, valves, and filtration systems
- Install, testing, and maintenance of industrial-scale rotating machinery, e.g. compressors, pumps, and turbines
- Familiarity working around pressurized systems
- Familiarity with precision tooling, including alignments and torque specifications
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
- Familiarity with ASME, ANSI, CGA, NFPA, IEEE, OSHA codes and standards
Bonus Points For:
- Technical credentials and certifications. e.g. CWI, ANSI NDT Level I/II/III, Authorized Inspector
- Install and testing of industrial-scale cryogenic systems
- Working at heights, on elevated surfaces
- Process pressure and leak testing
- Helium mass spectrometry leak testing
- Machine shop experience
- Entering and attending Confined Spaces
- Welding stainless steel, fitting pipe
- Tube bending and flaring
Must-have Requirements:
- Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics
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At CFS, we excel in fast-paced environments, driven by our values of integrity, execution, impact, and self-critique. As we grow, we’re eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
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.
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What We Do
Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) has the fastest, lowest cost path to commercial fusion energy.
CFS is collaborating with MIT to leverage decades of research combined with new groundbreaking high-temperature superconducting (HTS) magnet technology. HTS magnets will enable compact fusion power plants that can be constructed faster and at lower cost. CFS is now building SPARC, the world's first commercially relevant, net energy fusion demonstration device. SPARC will pave the way for the first fusion power plant, ARC, that will produce power on the grid.
The ultimate mission is to deploy fusion power plants to meet global decarbonization goals as fast as possible. CFS has assembled a team of leaders in tough tech, fusion science, and manufacturing with a track record of rapid execution. Supported by the world’s leading investors, CFS is uniquely positioned to deliver limitless, clean, fusion power to combat climate change.
If you are interested in joining our team, check out cfs.energy/careers for more information.
