Connor McCarthy

Connor McCarthy serves as a Materials Test Engineer and previously as a Manufacturing Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems since May 2022, where responsibilities include overseeing the commissioning and scaling of manufacturing lines for superconducting magnets and power transmission conductors. Prior roles include developing processes for high-temperature-superconducting magnets and designing machine upgrades to enhance manufacturing efficiency. Previous experience encompasses positions as Manufacturing Engineer at Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Refinery Engineer I at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, and Facilities Engineering Intern at ExxonMobil, contributing to facility process improvements and project planning. McCarthy also held the role of IT Coordinator at Louisiana State University, transforming STEM curriculum into a web portal, and worked as an Assistant Manager at Wilsons Leather. McCarthy holds a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University, completed in 2023.