We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Process Engineering to join our team. The Process Engineering Manager will be responsible for vacuum-based 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.
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
Skills Required
- M.S. in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent industrial experience
- 10+ years as a process engineer in thin film R&D and manufacturing
- 5+ years of management experience
- Deep knowledge of inorganic materials science and materials synthesis techniques
- Regular user of designed experiments (DOE) methodology
- Working knowledge of materials analysis: optical and electron microscopy, surface probes, NIR/optical probes, x-ray, transport measurements
- Experience developing and using data management systems including LIMS
- Experience working with and directing equipment vendors
- Ability to create SOPs/work instructions and provide written and verbal training
- Ability to take direction and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stoop, climb, type, stand, or sit for extended periods
- Dedication to safety for industrial hazards (heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, cryogenics)
- Willingness to occasionally travel and work nights/weekends/on-call, including compressed work-week shifts
- Ph.D.
- Experience in semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields
- Experience working in a fabrication facility
- Experience with JMP statistical software
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.
