Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Senior Controls Engineer
$134K–$205K
Devens, MA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Experience
- 7+ years as a controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
About the job
Leads the design, programming, deployment, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex controls systems and automated equipment.
What you'll do
- Develop equipment concepts, system architectures, electrical schematics, and PLC code; define requirements for vendors and integrators.
- Own complex equipment or SCADA modules through deployment, commissioning, stabilization, and root-cause analysis of failures.
- Provide technical leadership, mentor colleagues, and contribute to department policies, tools, and process characterization.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
- 7+ years' experience as a controls engineer on complex electro-mechanical systems.
- Mastery of programming and troubleshooting automation controllers in all IEC 61131-3 designated languages.
- Experience with control reliable safety systems (ANSI/RIA R15.06/OSHA compliant) and enclosure design compliant with NFPA79/NEC/UL508A standards.
Nice to have
- Experience with Beckhoff and Siemens controls platforms, Ignition SCADA systems, or equipment data integration (e.g., IO-Link, MQTT).
- Machine Vision, startup commissioning, or AutoCAD Electrical experience.
Pay
USD 134,000–205,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
IEC 61131-3, NFPA79, NEC, UL508A, Beckhoff, Siemens, Ignition SCADA, AutoCAD Electrical
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