Automation Engineer – Fusion Magnet Production

Ignite Next GmbH; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima Fusion seeks a highly capable Automation Engineer to architect and integrate systems powering the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion plant. You will influence line design, robotics deployment, and automation strategies across magnet production and related processes.

You will work hands-on within a multidisciplinary team, translating advanced physics and engineering concepts into scalable hardware and software solutions, embracing fast iteration and rigorous validation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical, mechatronics or similar engineering field.
• Wide experience in robotics, automation and process monitoring in an industrial setting.
• Strong hands-on experience in production environments across multiple processes (e.g., welding, machining, assembly, bonding).
• Experience with robotic simulation and offline programming (e.g., RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (OPC UA, Ethernet, Profinet).
• Proficiency in industrial PLC programming.

Responsibilities

• Advise on future line design and automation concepts.
• Define requirements for automation cells to ensure performance and safety.
• Develop control strategies for new production lines.
• Build and commission automation cells and perform FAT at supplier sites.
• Test different manufacturing and in-process monitoring approaches.
• Design jigs and tools for magnet production.

Skills

Robotics

Automation engineering

Process monitoring

Production environments

Robotic simulation

Offline programming

Education

Master's degree in mechanical or mechatronics

Tools

RoboGuide

RobotStudio

Process Simulate

Catia V5

3DExperience

Beckhoff PLC

Job description

Proxima Fusion seeks a highly capable Automation Engineer to architect and integrate systems powering the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion plant. You will influence line design, robotics deployment, and automation strategies across magnet production and related processes.

You will work hands-on within a multidisciplinary team, translating advanced physics and engineering concepts into scalable hardware and software solutions, embracing fast iteration and rigorous validation.