Automation Engineer for Fusion Magnets & Production

Proxima

Zürich

On-site

CHF 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Proxima Fusion in Zürich, Switzerland, is seeking a hands-on engineer to join its magnet production automation team. You will design, program and operate automation cells across welding, bonding, sealing and coating.

The role requires a master’s degree in mechanical/mechatronics, extensive experience in robotics and production automation, and proficiency with PLCs and industrial protocols. You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to industrialize production for scalable magnets.

Qualifications

Master's degree in mechanical or mechatronics engineering (or similar).
Extensive experience in robotics, automation and process monitoring in industrial settings.
Strong hands-on production experience across multiple processes (welding, machining, assembly, bonding).
Experience with robotic simulation and offline programming (e.g. RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate); FANUC experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Advise on future line design and automation concepts.
Define requirements for automation cells for different processes to ensure performance, repeatability and safe operation.
Contribute to the development of control strategies for new production lines.
Build and commission automation cells, including FAT at supplier sites.
Identify and test different manufacturing and in-process monitoring approaches.
Design jigs and tools for magnet industrialised production.
Support in process development and prototyping of magnets with scalability and repeatability in mind.