Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Posted 2mo ago

Senior Manager, Process Engineering

Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Milpitas, California, United States
$150k-$225k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities
  • managing processes
  • creating SOPs
  • managing team
Requirements
  • MS in technical field or equivalent
  • 10+ years process engineering in thin film R&D/manufacturing
  • 5+ years managing engineers/technicians
  • Expertise in vacuum processes and inorganic materials science
  • DOE experience
  • Materials analysis
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
Technical tools mentioned
laboratory information management systemsJMPoptical microscopyelectron microscopysurface probe measurementsx-ray measurementsoptical probesNIR probestransport measurements

Job description

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 Senior Manager, Process Engineering

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based processes, including sputtering and thermal processes.  A core skill needed for this role is deep knowledge of the inorganic materials science.  Experience in managing a range of processes is necessary.  The role will interact with R&D technical staff, process engineers and technicians.  This role requires attention to detail, procedural discipline and timely execution. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.



Join the power movement as Senior Manager, Process Engineering

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based processes, including sputtering and thermal processes.  A core skill needed for this role is deep knowledge of the inorganic materials science.  Experience in managing a range of processes is necessary.  The role will interact with R&D technical staff, process engineers and technicians.  This role requires attention to detail, procedural discipline and timely execution. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.



Join the power movement as Senior Manager, Process Engineering
We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based processes, including sputtering and thermal processes.  A core skill needed for this role is deep knowledge of the inorganic materials science.  Experience in managing a range of processes is necessary.  The role will interact with R&D technical staff, process engineers and technicians.  This role requires attention to detail, procedural discipline and timely execution. If you enjoy working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.


Salary range for this full-time position + equity + benefitsThe 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:
•  Competitive compensation with equity
•  13 Company-wide Holidays
•  Flexible vacation days
•  10 sick days
•  Generous parental leave policy
•  Health, dental, and vision insurance
•  401(k) with employer matching
•  Professional growth opportunities
•  Team-building activities


What you'll do:
  • Manage and develop stable and capable unit processes
  • Create SOPs and workflows for process systems and provide training (both written and verbal) for staff
  • Manage a team of process engineers and technicians
  • Work with equipment engineering and integration engineering to drive continuous improvement and achieve technical milestones
  • Develop and use data management systems including laboratory information management systems


  • What we’re looking for:
  • M.S. in a technical field (or equivalent industrial experience) including materials science, electrical engineering, or physics
  • 10+ years' of experience working as a process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing
  • 5+ years' experience as a manager 
  • Thorough understanding of process engineering concepts and inorganic materials science across a range of materials synthesis techniques
  • Thorough understanding and regular user of designed experiments (DOE)
  • Working knowledge of materials analysis,  including optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes, x-ray measurements, transport measurements
  • Experience working with equipment vendors and directing equipment vendor activity
  • Ability to take directions from supervisors and work independently in a fast-paced, startup environment
  • Ability to create work instructions for staff and technicians, and provide training
  • Meticulous attention to detail
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills


  • Bonus points for:
  • Ph.D. preferred
  • Experience in the semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields
  • Experience working in a fabrication facility
  • Experience with JMP


  • Must-have Requirements:
  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
  • Perform activities such as stooping, climbing, typing, 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, including compressed work-week shift schedule


  • #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.

    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.

    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

    Designing and building commercial fusion energy power plants.

    Year founded
    2018
    Employees
    1000
    Organization type
    Private
    Latest investment
    Raised $863.00M Series B (2025) — led by NVentures, Brevan Howard, Morgan Stanley
    Headquarters
    US

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