R&D Technician - First Shift
- Location
- Devens, MA
- Listed
- 14 days ago
What you'll do
- Assist in building new products and magnet prototypes
- Prepare prototypes for internal and/or external customer evaluation and to ensure robustness
- Conduct process monitoring activities, equipment capability & production trouble-shooting, identifying, communicating and implementing viable solutions
- Set-up, operates, troubleshoots, and maintains R&D equipment
- Assist in Installation and readiness of new projects
- Assist the Senior R&D Staff with testing, specification development, establishment of manufacturing processes and procedure
- Maintain accurate records of all projects and assignments while suggesting continuous improvements to better the process into manufacturing
- Provide technical assistance to internal customers (QA, QC, Engineering, Management)
- Maintain a safe work environment and operates in a safe manner
- Perform other related job duties related to the job, as assigned by management
What we’re looking for
- High school diploma/equivalency certificate or higher
- Minimum of 3 years experience with a wide variety of hand tools and power tools including precision measuring tools
- 3-5 years experience or equivalent in a variety of technical support skills such as but not limited to - mechanical and electrical assembly, plumbing, vacuum systems, cryogenic systems, soldering, and wiring
Bonus points for
- Strong experience with composites fabrication, prepreg layup and cure, vacuum resin infusion, mold fabrication and preparation, epoxy potting or injection molding experience
- Experience with winding equipment of any type
- High Temperature Superconducting material processing
- Working with cryogenic chemicals such as LN2 and Helium
- Strong experience using hand tools, basic power tools and operating machine shop equipment
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, P&IDs
- PLC software or similar data analyzing software
- Forklift experience
- Crane or lifting experience including MA 3A hoisting license.
- Strong written and oral communications skills & techniques, with high level of attention to detail
- Effective root cause analysis and problem solving skills
- Effective planning & organizing skills; ability to handle multiple tasks/duties
- Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Ability to maintain a positive, professional, cooperative demeanor, conduct, and working relationship with peers, management, employees, and other individuals that interact with this position.
- Ability to comply with, interpret and support procedures, work rules and protocols
- Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties/responsibilities
- Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Commitment to safety and quality
Must-have Requirements
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Perform activities such as stooping, typing, standing, or sitting for extended periods of time
- Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, high voltage, and cryogenics
- Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally
- #LI-Onsite
- 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.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively, “Export Control Laws"). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
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 we're working with policymakers, suppliers, and many others to build the energy industry of the future.
We’re in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018, we’ve raised $4 billion of capital, making us the largest and leading fusion company in the world.
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 an R&D Technician
The R&D Technician is an exciting and evolving role with a responsibility for assisting R&D staff with all aspects of product development, commercialization, and on-going manufacturing support, including prototype production, process monitoring, troubleshooting, and any related activities. Ensures functional operation and preventative maintenance of equipment and continuous improvement. Responsibilities include close cooperation with Operations, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to ensure goals and objectives are met. This role will lead the way to making Earth sustainable for the future to come.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Commonwealth Fusion Systems's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 26, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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