Automation Engineer – Magnet Industrialisation

ph3WHO WE ARE /h3pProxima 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. /ph3TEAM ROLE /h3ulliArchitect 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. /liliSolve 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 hardware /liliMove 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. /li /ulh3WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSION /h3ulliYou will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world. /liliYou’ll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals. /liliDo your life’s best work and enjoy the journey. /liliGet to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent. /li /ulh3YOUR IMPACT /h3pYou will support the industrialisation of production processes for magnet production, contributing directly to the execution of key activities within Proxima’s magnet program. You will play a central role in designing, programming and operating automation cells performing a wide array of production processes such as welding, bonding, sealing and coating. You will operate across a wide range of technical tasks, from design and engineering to hands on production work, and collaborating closely with engineers and technicians. /ph3WHAT YOU WILL DO /h3ulliAdvise on future line design and automation concepts /liliDefine the requirements for automation cells for different processes to ensure performance, repeatability and safe operation /liliContribute to the development of control strategies for new production lines /liliYou will build and commission automation cells, including running FAT at supplier sites /liliIdentify and test different manufacturing and in-process monitoring approaches /liliDesign jigs and tools for magnet industrialised production /liliSupport in the process development and prototyping of magnets, with scalability and repeatability in mind. /liliCollaborate closely with engineers and technicians across multiple teams /li /ulh3WHO YOU ARE /h3ulliA master´s degree in mechanical, mechatronics or similar engineering field /liliA wide experience in robotics, automation and process monitoring in an industrial setting /liliStrong hands‑on experience in production environments over a wide range of production processes (for ex. welding, machining, assembly, bonding) /liliExperience with robotic simulation and offline programming (e.g. RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate). Previous work on FANUC systems is a plus /liliFamiliarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., OPC UA, Ethernet, Profinet) /liliProficient in industrial-level PLC programming /liliAbility to work across a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment /liliReliable, proactive, and solution‑oriented mindset /liliStrong team player, able to collaborate closely with engineers and technical staff /liliA high performer who loves challenges and is not afraid to experiment, take risks and learn from mistakes. /li /ulh3NICE TO HAVE /h3ulliFamiliarity in both prototype manufacturing and industrial manufacturing /liliProficiency in CAD: good knowledge of Catia V5 or 3DExperience are considered as a plus /liliExposure to SCADA systems or MES integration /liliFamiliarity with Beckhoff PLC and motion control /liliKnowledge of safety standards and risk assessments in automated environments /li /ulh3INTERVIEW PROCESS /h3ulliRecruiter Interview (30-60 min) /liliTechnical Screening (30 min) /liliTechnical Panel (3x60 min) /li /ulp*This role sits at L2 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information. /ppAt Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr