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About the Position
Technician
Location: Zurich
Department: Magnet Engineering
Employment Type: Full time
Workplace Type: On-site
About the Company
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.
Responsibilities
- Perform hands-on workshop activities including machining, mechanical assembly, wiring, and installation of components
- Build, test, and iterate on mechanical and electromechanical prototypes from early-stage designs
- Support the manufacturing, integration, and troubleshooting of magnet prototype components and assemblies
- Assist with the setup, fitting, adjustment, and modification of parts during prototype construction and testing
- Contribute to the installation, operation, and modification of experimental setups and test rigs
- Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians to enable rapid prototyping and iteration cycles
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workshop and lab environment
Requirements
- Technical training in mechanical engineering, polymechanics, or a related field, with strong hands-on experience in workshop environments (machining, assembly, installation)
- Comfortable working with tools, machines, and mechanical systems, including machining, wiring, mechanical assembly, and basic test/calibration equipment
- Comfortable reading drawings and technical documentation
- Detail-oriented and safety-conscious, with a strong commitment to quality and precision
- Practical, hands-on problem solver with strong craftsmanship; able to work independently and collaboratively
- Reliable and proactive, with a solution-oriented mindset and strong sense of ownership
- Adaptable and flexible; able to work across a variety of tasks in fast-paced, evolving technical or R&D environments
- Strong team player with good communication skills; able to collaborate closely with engineers and technicians; good English required (German is a plus)
Nice to Have
- Experience in welding
- Experience in prototype manufacturing or R&D environments
- Familiarity with machining processes (CNC and/or manual)
- Experience with mechanical installation and system integration
- Experience with vacuum technology
We Offer
- Opportunity to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world
- 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
Interview Process
- Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
- Technical Screening (30 min)
- Practical On-site
*This role sits at L2 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.
At 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.
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