Commonwealth Fusion Systems
Senior Electrical Engineer
$146K–$210K
Milpitas, CA · On-site · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 8+ years of dedicated electrical engineering experience designing power distribution, electrical cabinets, and hardware architectures for complex industrial or R&D capital equipment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) or Mechatronics Engineering required; Master’s preferred.
About the job
Leads electrical design, integration, and commissioning of complex R&D and processing equipment, with a focus on power distribution, safety, instrumentation, and control-panel architecture.
What you'll do
- Design electrical systems and schematic packages for machinery, including power distribution, safety systems, sensor integration, and grounding.
- Lead hands-on commissioning, electrical testing, I/O checkout, and troubleshooting.
- Coordinate panel shops and contractors, and support controls engineers with fieldbuses, drives, and basic PLC debugging.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics Engineering.
- Expert proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical.
- Deep understanding of 480VAC 3-phase systems, power distribution, and applicable electrical codes.
- Hands-on experience with EMI/EMC, grounding, troubleshooting, and machine-floor commissioning.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree.
- Experience with semiconductor or vacuum equipment, high-power systems, PLC programming, or SCADA/HMI.
Pay
USD 146,000–210,000 per year (base salary)
Tools
AutoCAD Electrical, NFPA 79, NEC, UL 508A, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, TwinSAFE, Python
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