Senior Equipment Engineer

Senior Equipment Engineer

Milpitas, CASuperconductor – Superconductor R&D / 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 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 Senior Equipment Engineer - R&D Vacuum Deposition We’re looking for a hands-on Equipment Engineer to join our R&D team and help build the next generation of thin-film deposition technology. The Equipment Engineer will be responsible for supporting, maintaining, and improving high-vacuum systems used in R&D and operations. This role requires strong technical expertise, procedural discipline, and the ability to collaborate across engineering and operations functions to ensure safe, reliable, and high-performance equipment operation. If you enjoy working on complex equipment, mentoring others, and solving problems in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, this is your opportunity to make an impact.

What you'll do :

• Lead installation, startup, commissioning, and qualification of systems, including vendor factory acceptance testing (FAT)
• Develop and maintain procedures including SOPs, PM schedules, and LOTO documentation in compliance with OSHA, SEMI, and internal standards
• Train and mentor equipment technicians in safe operation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of deposition tools
• Collaborate with process engineers, design engineers, and facilities teams to drive improvements in equipment performance, reliability, and integration
• Perform root cause analysis and corrective actions for complex equipment issues
• Implement upgrades, retrofits, and reliability improvements with coordination across vendors and internal stakeholders
• Track equipment uptime, maintenance history, and performance metrics for continuous improvement
• Ensure strict adherence to safety standards and support EHS initiatives

What we’re looking for :

Bonus points for :

Must-have Requirements :

$110,000 - $185,000 a yearSalary range for this full-time position + equity + benefitsThe actual salary will depend on level, location, qualifications, and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include :