Equipment Specialist
Commonwealth Fusion Systems · Devens, MA
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Manufacturing
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Industrial
- Posted
- 30+ days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist manufacturing role at Commonwealth Fusion Systems (industrial) in Devens, MA.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, Root cause, PLC, Robotics
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Manufacturing Engineer roles in Massachusetts: typical posted base $100k–$145k.
Median of the low and high ends of 35 live postings that list pay, out of 65 manufacturing engineer openings in Massachusetts, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 64 other live manufacturing postings in Massachusetts.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (5+ years)
Typical $95k–$134k, from 31 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Tooling 54%
- ✓ Lean 51%
- Automation 45%
- ✓ Root cause 40%
- New product launch 38%
- SolidWorks 32%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for 5S, PLC, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
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This plant: Commonwealth Fusion Systems in Devens
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Full description from Commonwealth Fusion SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
What you'll do
- ◆Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours & defects
- ◆Work within a multi-disciplinary team of manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes
- ◆Document manufacturing systems downtime for frequency and duration. Troubleshoot and resolve downtime with a focus on continuous improvement
- ◆Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process and/or efficiency improvements
- ◆Write and update process work instructions
- ◆Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers
- ◆Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight. Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools such as torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, and hand tools
- ◆Execute rapid prototyping using CAD / 3D Printing / ordering machined components
- ◆Identify and address robot limit/excess travel issues; confidently use the pendant to safely reposition robots and make minor path adjustments with remote engineering support as needed
- ◆Determine root cause for failures and propose changes with engineers on the team
requirements
- ✓Ability to lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
- ✓Perform activities such as typing, standing, stooping, and sitting, for extended periods of time
- ✓Dedication to safety to mitigate hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead, high voltage, and cryogenics
- ✓Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
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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, 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 Equipment Specialist
The Equipment Specialist is responsible for supporting implementation of production process improvements and manufacturing efficiency improvements. This role works collaboratively with the manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and track the performance of equipment and process improvement activities to reduce equipment downtime and improve quality rates. The Equipment Specialist will also be the first tier of engineering support for production. The purpose of this role is to help the production team shorten the timeline to SPARC.
What we're looking for
- •Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a variety of technical skills such as mechanical and electrical assembly
- •Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
- •Efficient use of hand tools
- •Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting
- •Proficiency with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Visio
- •Commitment to safety and quality
- •Ability to identify business/process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management
- •Can create and monitor team performance metrics
- •Desire to work and contribute in a fast-paced, startup environment with daily changes
- •Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
- •Exposure to CAD software (3D or 2D electrical)
Bonus points for
- +Associate degree in Engineering related field or higher
- +Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, and Six Sigma principles
- +Experience with manufacturing equipment development
- +Electro-mechanical system design
- +Electro-mechanical system maintenance
- +Able to read and redline electrical drawings
- +Understanding of good wiring practices
- +Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot PLC inputs/output/sensors with basic understanding of programming logic
- +Ability to represent the Company in a positive and professional manner at all times
Must-have
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