Manufacturing Engineer - Third Shift

Devens, MA Corporate Operations 6 Operations - Manufacturing / Full-time / On-site 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 a Manufacturing Engineer We are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to captain our overnight operations. You will be the technical anchor for the "3rd Shift," ensuring that our production of high-temperature superconducting magnets continues safely and efficiently when the weekday engineering team is offline. This role requires someone who can lead through influence, make sound decisions under pressure, and bring clarity to ambiguity in a fast-moving, First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. You will set the tone for the overnight team which will include keeping technicians focused, engaged, and operating at a high level while turning first-time challenges into scalable, repeatable processes. This is a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) manufacturing environment. We are designing the product while building the machine. Your job is to bring order to that chaos, turning "first encounters" with novel problems into standardized, repeatable processes. The Schedule: Shift: Monday through Friday, 10:00 pm - 6:30 am Salary Range: $103,000 - 166,000 (includes 15% shift differential)

What you'll do:

### Leadership, Ownership & Decision-Making
Serve as the primary technical leader for overnight operations, keeping the team focused, aligned, and executing with urgency
Make timely, high-quality decisions in ambiguous, high-pressure situations with strong judgment
Balance production demands with safety and quality, including making tough calls such as stopping work when needed
Lead through influence by driving alignment across teams without direct authority
Train, mentor, and elevate technician performance while maintaining accountability in a fast-paced environment
### Technical Mentorship & Training
Actively train, coach,...