About the role
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 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 nearly $3 billion in capital, making us the largest and leading private 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 Staff Engineer, Controls and Software As a Staff Controls and Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing machine and operational concepts in collaboration with R&D staff and engineering peers. You will create a robust system architecture to support all controls components such as PLCs, safety devices, HMIs, servo drives, and more. For each project you will work from initial design all the way through commissioning, operational fine-tuning, and validation to ensure that all systems function reliably and meet their design goals. Additionally, you will work closely with cross-functional teams throughout the entire life cycle of the equipment and its operation. You will work with simulation and test engineers to integrate your designs into software testbeds, hardware testbeds, and the tools. \n
What you'll do: Work closely with R&D team to outline interfaces and
requirements for equipment and software operation for equipment control Participate in initial equipment conceptual development and balance product specifications, operational control
requirements, layout complexity, cost, quality, and lead time limits Design, modify, and approve electrical schematics for industrial and test equipment (compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards) Create machine interactions with plant-wide SCADA to communicate product acceptability, machine status, and operational variables Write, and debug PLC structured text with an emphasis on generating code that is organized, structured, documented, maintainable, and reusable. PLC code will interact with subsystems and 3rd party equipment Implement (ANSI/ RIA15.06/OSHA compliant) control reliable safety systems for safeguarding industrial equipment Generate aesthetically simple HMI screens for complex machinery while providing sufficient feedback for troubleshooting Debug and optimize automated operations to maximize cycle time, improve availability, and yield Work with external software contractors to develop the control systems for internal tools (Define