Electrical Technician, Magnet Systems

Electrical Technician, Magnet Systems LocationZurichEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeOn-siteDepartmentMagnet EngineeringWHO WE ARE Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player, as well as the first spin-out from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP). Backed by over €650M and powered by a growing team across Munich, Zurich, and Oxford, we are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.Our concept advances the most mature fusion technology out there, the Wendelstein 7-X stellarator, through two next-generation machines: Alpha and Stellaris. Our work combines stellarator optimization, advanced computation, machine learning, and high-temperature superconducting magnets to unlock higher-performance designs that were previously out of reach.Turning these designs into a functioning fusion power plant requires excellence and ownership across every discipline, from physics and engineering to software, manufacturing, law, and business functions.TEAM AND ROLEArchitect a breakthrough energy technology – Play a defining role in designing and integrating the systems that will power the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion plant, influencing decisions that shape the future of clean energy.Solve some of the most complex engineering challenges in fusion – Work across magnet design, HTS technology, manufacturing, structural integration, and controls, turning cutting-edge science into real hardwareMove fast and build what matters – Join a highly ambitious, multidisciplinary team that combines cutting-edge simulation with hands-on engineering, turning bold ideas into real hardware on the path to commercial fusion.WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSIONYou will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.YOUR IMPACTWe are looking for an Electrical Technician to support our R&D activities across our sites in Villigen and Böttstein, Aargau. You will be responsible for developing electrical infrastructure and executing electrical installation, maintenance and troubleshooting tasks for our R&D facilities & experiments. Your work will directly enable our teams to build, test, and iterate faster.WHAT YOU WILL DO1. Experimental SupportYou will help connect our experiments to their measurement and control systems.Instrumentation Wiring: Assemble control panels, junction boxes and cabinets. Wire sensors, heaters, instrumentation, and related electrical interfaces.System Integration: Support integration of power supplies, control panels, acquisition systems, and test equipment from an electrical perspective.Commissioning Support: Assist with electrical checks, verification, and commissioning of experimental setups.Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair electrical faults, component failures, and other problems affecting experiments.2. Electrical InfrastructureYou will support the definition and upgrade of electrical infrastructure for our R&D programInfrastructure Development: Procure and coordinate or execute the installation of power distribution equipment for new experiments, R&D and manufacturing equipment.Electrical Connection: Power and connect our experimental setups, prototype rigs, and manufacturing equipment.Installation Oversight: Oversee electrical interventions by external contractors3. Safety and QualityReliable operation depends on fast diagnosis and safe maintenance of electrical systems.Safety & Compliance: Ensure installations and modifications are safe and compliant with relevant norms, regulations and internal procedures.Maintenance: Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical infrastructure,...