{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"db2f37a181243b4f4323b212","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db2f37a181243b4f4323b212","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/db2f37a181243b4f4323b212","title":"Manufacturing Engineer - Third Shift","description":"About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:\n\nCommonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.\n\nCombining 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.\n\nWe’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.\n\nNow 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.\n\nIf that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.\n\nJoin the power movement as a Manufacturing Engineer\nWe are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our overnight operations. You will be the technical anchor for the \"3rd Shift,\" ensuring that our production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline.\nThis role requires someone who can lead through influence, make sound decisions under pressure, and bring clarity to ambiguity in a fast-moving, First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment.\nYou will set the tone for the overnight team which will include keeping technicians focused, engaged, and operating at a high level while turning first-time challenges into scalable, repeatable processes.\nThis is a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. We are designing the product while building the machine. Your job is to bring order to that chaos, turning \"first encounters\" with novel problems into standardized, repeatable processes.\nThe Schedule:\nShift: Monday through Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am\nSalary Range: $103,000 - 166,000 (includes 15% shift differential)\n\nWhat you'll do:\nLeadership, Ownership & Decision-Making\nServe as the primary technical leader for overnight operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency\nMake timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment\nBalance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed\nLead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority\nTrain, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment\nTechnical Mentorship & Training\nActively train, coach, and develop technicians on high-precision manufacturing processes\nTranslate complex engineering requirements into clear, actionable guidance on the floor\nLead through positive influence, building trust and credibility with the team\nClose knowledge gaps by reinforcing both the “how” and the “why” behind the work\nRapid Problem Solving & Escalation\nTroubleshoot non-conformances in real time with a structured and decisive approach\nAssess severity and take appropriate action:\nResolve process drift independently\nEscalate true design or system failures without applying short-term fixes\nEnsure issues are properly documented and communicated (Jira, etc.)\nThe Overnight Bridge\nServe as the critical feedback loop between overnight execution and weekday engineering teams\nIdentify gaps in work instructions and drive process clarity and improvements\nInfluence upstream teams by providing clear, data-driven feedback from the floor\nHands-on Line Leadership\nMaintain the rhythm and flow of production\nEnsure strong shift transitions and team readiness\nConfirm technicians have the tools, materials, and direction needed to succeed\nWhat we're looking for:\nBS in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent high-level technical experience)\n3+ years of hands-on manufacturing engineering experience\nProficient with NX (CAD) and Teamcenter (PLM)\nExperience with Jira, Slack, Odoo (or similar ERP systems)\nStrong understanding of manufacturing processes and production systems\nExperience in FOAK or rapidly scaling manufacturing environments\nBonus points for:\n8+ years in high-complexity assembly environments\nExperience with insulation systems similar to the electric motor industry (e.g., stator winding, VPI processes, taping, high-voltage isolation)\nKnowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)\nMust-have requirements:\nAbility to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally\nPerform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time\nDedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics\nWillingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call\nSalary Range: $103,000 - 166,000 (includes 15% shift differential)\nSalary 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:\nCompetitive compensation with equity\n13 Company-wide Holidays\nFlexible vacation days\n10 sick days\nGenerous parental leave policy\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching\nProfessional growth opportunities\nTeam-building activities\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe 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.\n\nThis role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws\"). 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And we're working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.\n\nWe’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.\n\nNow 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.\n\nIf that’s you and this role fits, we want to hear from you.\n\nJoin the power movement as a Manufacturing Engineer\nWe are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our overnight operations. You will be the technical anchor for the \"3rd Shift,\" ensuring that our production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline.\nThis role requires someone who can lead through influence, make sound decisions under pressure, and bring clarity to ambiguity in a fast-moving, First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment.\nYou will set the tone for the overnight team which will include keeping technicians focused, engaged, and operating at a high level while turning first-time challenges into scalable, repeatable processes.\nThis is a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. We are designing the product while building the machine. 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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:\nCompetitive compensation with equity\n13 Company-wide Holidays\nFlexible vacation days\n10 sick days\nGenerous parental leave policy\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) with employer matching\nProfessional growth opportunities\nTeam-building activities\n#LI-Onsite\n\nAt 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.\n\nWe value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. 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