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MFG SPECIALIS, (3RD SHIFT): $30-$43/hr

Commonwealth Fusion Systems

Devens, MAFull-time$30–43/hrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$30–43/hr
Location
Devens, MA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manufacturing Specialist supports production process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve quality. The role partners with manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to implement and track improvements, and provides first-tier engineering support for production. The position is based in Devens, Massachusetts, and works the third shift from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Mechanical AssemblyElectrical AssemblyHand ToolsElectromechanical TroubleshootingMS OfficeProcess ImprovementPerformance MetricsCommunicationTeamworkLifting 50 LbsStoopingTypingStandingSittingLean Manufacturing5SSix SigmaManufacturing Equipment DevelopmentElectromechanical DesignMaintenance

Qualifications

6+ Years ExperienceAssociate Degree in Engineering or Higher

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST - (3rd Shift) DEVENS, MA: $30-$43/hour + 15% differential Commonwealth Fusion Systems Corporate Operations - Operations - Manufacturing / 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 are designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. Since 2018 we have raised significant capital and are the leading private fusion company in the world. Join the power movement as a Manufacturing Specialist The Manufacturing Specialist supports implementation of production process and equipment improvements to reduce downtime and improve quality. This role partners with manufacturing and equipment engineering teams to identify, implement, and track improvement activities and serves as first-tier engineering support for production to help shorten the timeline to SPARC. Hours 10:00 pm - 6:30 am What You?ll Do - Brainstorm, trial, and implement continuous improvement projects to reduce build hours and defects - Work with manufacturing engineers, equipment engineers, and technicians to develop and qualify new manufacturing techniques and processes - Document manufacturing system downtime (frequency and duration) and troubleshoot to reduce downtime - Design, build, and commission electromechanical equipment and tooling for process or efficiency improvements - Write and update process work instructions - Troubleshoot and resolve nonconformances and production blockers - Perform R&D and prototype hardware builds with minimal documentation and oversight using mechanical and precision tools (torque wrenches, micrometers, calipers, hand tools) What We?re Looking For - Minimum 6 years of experience with mechanical and electrical assembly and in a manufacturing environment - Proficient and efficient use of hand tools - Electro-mechanical system troubleshooting skills - Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Visio) - Commitment to safety and quality - Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and communicate them to team and management - Ability to create and monitor team performance metrics - Desire to work in a fast-paced startup environment with daily change - Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills Bonus Points For - Associate degree in an engineering-related field or higher - Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma principles - Experience with manufacturing equipment development, electro-mechanical design, or maintenance Must-have Requirements / Physical Demands - Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs - Ability to stoop, type, stand, or sit for extended periods - Dedication to safety working around hazards that may include heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, and cryogenics - Willingness to travel or work nights/weekends/on-call occasionally Compensation & Benefits - $30-$43/hour + 15% shift differential + equity + benefits (actual salary depends on level, location, qualifications, and experience) - Competitive compensation with equity - 13 company-wide holidays, flexible vacation days, 10 sick days - Generous parental leave, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match - Professional growth opportunities and team-building activities #LI-Onsite Commonwealth Fusion Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Employment offers may be contingent on compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,434 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$30–43/hr
  • US median$24–28/hr279 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $36.50/hr, is 46% above the US median midpoint ($25/hr) — in the top quarter of Manufacturing Engineering hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 48 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs in Massachusetts and 1,434 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Manufacturing Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (807 postings).
Education
644 of the 1,434 open Manufacturing Engineering jobs (45%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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