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Fusion Energy Base

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Process Equipment

harvard, MA

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Fusion Energy Base lists this Senior Mechanical Engineer, Process Equipment opportunity in harvard, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Senior Mechanical Engineer, Process Equipment / Devens, MAR&D – Technology Development / 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, 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 a Senior Mechanical Engineer, Process Equipment

What you'll do:

Lead and contribute to the design of fluid process systems for testing at varying scales

Develop specifications and designs of high-temperature molten salt process equipment, including vessels, tanks, valves, pumps and piping systems

Be the technical lead interfacing with suppliers and construction teams to procure, install and commission process equipment

At later project stages, support fixed equipment mechanical reliability

Collaborate across CFS teams to incorporate R&D learnings and interfacing system requirements into component designs and specifications

Actively engage with suppliers, contactors and CFS teams to put safety first at all project stages

Track projects and tasks against milestones and report progress up and across the organization

What we’re looking for:

Bachelors degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent

8+ years of work experience

Detailed knowledge of ASME BPVC and B31.3 and their use in designing process equipment and piping systems

Design of industrial scale fixed equipment

Design of higher temperature equipment and components

Management of external partners and suppliers

Design for hazardous fluid service

Experience at a refinery, chemical plant, or heavy industrial facility preferred

Familiarity with design/construction codes and standards such as ASME Section I, ASME Section VIII, ASME B31.3, API 510, API 570 AND API 579 preferred

Familiarity with P&IDs, CAD, process flow diagrams, analysis such as heat and mass balances

Strong commitment to designing for and working in a safety-prioritized environment.

Ability to learn new skills/subject matter quickly

Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team of engineers, scientists, technical staff and others

Ability to clearly express and critique ideas

Great communication and organizational skills

Strong problem solving skills, ability to approach new problems with creativity

Bonus points for:

Experience with corrosive fluid systems

Experience with rotating equipment design, procurement, installation, commissioning and reliability.

Experience with molten salt systems

Experience with electro-chemical systems

Analysis of pipe stress and support systems

Analysis of vessel nozzle loads and stresses

CAD software

Must-have requirements:

Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

Perform activities such as typing, standing or sitting for extended periods of time

Willing to occasionally travel to suppliers and support commissioning/test activities

Dedication to safety to mitigate industrial hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

$110,000 - $185,000 a year

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

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.

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Worksite address

harvard, MA, 01451, US

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