Engineer in Design and Simulation 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
- Conceptional design (electromagnetic, mechanical ) of innovative high-field magnets for the Future Circular Collider with LTS (low-temperature superconductor) and HTS (high-temperature superconductor) technology
- Development of manufacturing processes (coil winding, soldering, insulation, impregnation) to ensure the manufacturability of a chosen design
- Instrumentation plan, design of experiment and analysis of test results
Your profile
- MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, applied physics, or mechanical engineering
- Experience with superconducting magnets, ideally accelerator magnets and in handling multi-physics design software such as ANSYS or COMSOL
- Confident communication in English and interest in teamwork 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. 8433-04).
Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Melanie Rapisarda-Bellwald, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
www.psi.ch
About the company
Villigen / Argovie / Aargau / CH-5234 Villigen / Würenlingen
