Senior Metrology Engineer

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Milpitas, CA, USA
In-Office
110K-185K Annually
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Develop, select, and maintain metrology and measurement systems. Create SOPs, train staff, manage data via LIMS/MES, coordinate metrology vendors, and ensure safety and quality in challenging environments.
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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 Metrology Engineer

We’re looking for a Senior Metrology Engineer to join our team to help build robust measurement systems. The Senior Metrology Engineer will be responsible for the selection, development, and upkeep of measurement systems and metrology equipment.  A core skill needed for this role is to be able to develop non-destructive measurements in challenging environments.  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:

  • Select, develop and maintain measurement systems and metrology tools
  • Create SOPs and workflows for sample measurement and provide training (both written and verbal) for staff
  • Develop and use data management systems including laboratory information management systems and manufacturing execution systems

What we’re looking for:

  • B.S. in a technical field (or equivalent industrial experience) including materials science, electrical engineering, or physics
  • 7+ years' of experience working as a process or metrology engineer
  • Thorough understanding of measurement systems, including optical and electron microscopy, surface probe measurements, optical and NIR probes and x-ray measurements
  • Experience working with metrology vendors and directing metrology service providers
  • Ability to successfully work with internal customers
  • Commitment to safety and quality
  • 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:

  • M.S. or Ph.D. preferred
  • Experience in the semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics or related fields
  • Experience with high uptime systems

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.

Skills Required

  • B.S. in materials science, electrical engineering, physics, or equivalent industrial experience
  • 7+ years experience as a process or metrology engineer
  • Thorough understanding of measurement systems including optical and electron microscopy, surface probes, optical and NIR probes, and x-ray measurements
  • Experience working with metrology vendors and directing metrology service providers
  • Ability to work successfully with internal customers
  • Commitment to safety and quality
  • Ability to follow direction and work independently in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Ability to create work instructions and provide training to staff and technicians
  • 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
  • Willingness to mitigate industrial hazards (heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, cryogenics)
  • Willingness to travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call occasionally, including compressed work-week shifts
  • M.S. or Ph.D.
  • Experience in semiconductor, battery, solar cell, optoelectronics, or related fields
  • Experience with high uptime systems
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The Company
HQ: Cambridge, MA
327 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

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.

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