Designer for Superconducting Magnet Development 80-100%

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 matter and materials, energy and environment and human health. 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 Future Circular Collider Study (FCC) explores different designs of circular colliders for the post-LHC era. Reaching higher energies and unprecedented luminosities would allow us to explore the fundamental laws of nature and probe yet unexplained observations. PSI, as a member of CHART (Swiss Accelerator Research and Technology Center), is a partner in this effort, focusing its R&D, among others, on superconducting magnet technology. For our young research group for the development of High-Temperature Superconducting magnets we are looking for a

Designer for Superconducting Magnet Development 80-100%

Your tasks

• Mechanical CAD design and prototype construction of high temperature superconducting (HTS) magnets 
• Leading and contributing to the manufacturing and assembly of the designed prototypes 
• Process development and hands on contribution for the winding of superconducting coils 
• Conventional machining (drilling, turning and milling) of simple parts 
• Procurement of parts and raw materials

Your profile

• You have successfully passed vocational training as a designer (Konstrukteur*in) or a proven equivalent education/experience 
• You have excellent practical skills and are familiar with prototype development and construction 
• You have experience with the procurement of parts 
• You are motivated to learn intricate procedures in new disciplines 
• You look forward to work in an international team and have good command in English 
• German skills and experience in 3D printing (FFF) are a plus

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 project-based position. The employment is limited to 2 years, with the option for a prolongation of 2 years.

For further information, please contact Dr. André Brem, phone: Telefonnummer auf apply.refline.ch ansehen or Dr. Douglas Martins Araujo, phone: Telefonnummer auf apply.refline.ch ansehen 

We look forward to receiving your online application (including reference addresses) by the application deadline for the position as title (Index-Nr. 8434-28679).

Paul Scherrer Institut, Human Resources Management, Adrian Kirsch, 5232 Villigen PSI, Schweiz