Electrical Technician – R&D Fusion Systems

Proxima Fusion GmbH; Zürich; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima Fusion GmbH is a leading fusion technology company driving the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion plant. We seek an Electrical Technician to develop electrical infrastructure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems across our R&D facilities in Villigen and Böttstein, Switzerland.

You will connect experiments to measurement and control systems, wire panels and interfaces, and support commissioning and safety standards in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Training and practical experience as an Electrician, Electrical Technician, or similar.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams and size cables and protection devices.
• Experience with power supplies and control cabinets.
• Safety-focused and compliant with relevant norms and regulations.
• Adaptable in a dynamic R&D environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble control panels, junction boxes and cabinets; wire sensors, heaters and instrumentation.
• Support integration of power supplies, control panels and test equipment from an electrical view.
• Assist with electrical checks, verification and commissioning of experimental setups.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults and component failures in experiments.
• Define and upgrade electrical infrastructure for the R&D program.
• Power and connect experimental setups, prototype rigs and manufacturing equipment.
• Oversee electrical interventions performed by external contractors.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and compliant electrical environment.

Skills

Safety mindset

Reading diagrams

Troubleshooting

Practical experience

Education

Electrician training

Tools

ECAD software

Job description

Proxima Fusion GmbH is a leading fusion technology company driving the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion plant. We seek an Electrical Technician to develop electrical infrastructure, install, maintain, and troubleshoot systems across our R&D facilities in Villigen and Böttstein, Switzerland.

You will connect experiments to measurement and control systems, wire panels and interfaces, and support commissioning and safety standards in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.