Engineer in Development and Design of Superconducting Magnets
The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.
The team for advanced superconducting magnet technology is developing high-field magnets for use in future particle accelerators, together with partners at ETH Zurich, the University of Geneva and CERN. For this challenging and varied work we are looking for an
Your tasks
- Technical design (based on a conceptual design study), construction, and commissioning of a superconducting magnet with its cryostat
- Solving detailed problems in mechanical, thermal, and electromagnetic design; demonstrating solutions in hardware
- Further development of a semi-automatic winding machine for project realisation
- Collaboration with ETH Zurich on the system integration of power electronics
Your profile
- MSc or PhD degree in applied physics, electrical engineering, or mechanical engineering
- You enjoy looking for innovative solutions to difficult R&D problems and have experience with superconducting magnets and/or cryogenics
- You have experience in CAD-design (preferably CATIA V5/6)
- Confident communication in English and interest in working in an international environment
We offer
Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.
This is a fixed-term position. The employment contract will (initially) be limited to 1 year, extendable for a second year.
For further information, please contact Dr Bernhard Auchmann, phone +41 56 310 30 26.
Please submit your application online by 24 August 2024 (index no. 8433-05).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Melanie Rapisarda-Bellwald, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch
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