The world's largest and leading commercial fusion energy company. Backed by Khosla.
About the role
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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Education: Master’s or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field (or equivalent specialized industrial experience)
- Experience: 15+ years of proven track record as a recognized technical leader in the architectural design, scaling, and implementation of complex web handling, roll-to-roll (R2R), or converting equipment
- Cross-Disciplinary Mastery: Demonstrated capability to integrate mechanical systems seamlessly with advanced motion controls, power electronics, and thermal management systems
- Proven Track Record in High-Stakes Tooling: Successful history of bringing first-of-a-kind continuous processing capital equipment from concept through commissioning and high-yield operational scale
- Influential Leadership: Demonstrated ability to drive technical consensus and lead multi-disciplinary teams without relying on formal line management authority
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs
More about this role
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 Principal Mechanical Engineer - Web Handling
We are looking for a Principal Mechanical Engineer specializing in Web Handling and Roll-to-Roll (R2R) systems to serve as the definitive company-wide technical authority for continuous material processing equipment. In this "First Chair" leadership role, you will shape the overall technical direction, architecture, and deployment of high-precision web transport systems operating in a variety of...
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