Swiss R&D Facility & Safety Lead

Proxima Fusion; Switzerland; On-site; CHF 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Proxima Fusion seeks an experienced R&D Facility & Safety Specialist to ensure safe operation of its Swiss facilities. The role supports Engineering Program, Safety and Operations teams with high ownership and strong organizational skills.

You will act as the SiBe safety contact, coordinate risk assessments, manage firing drills, and liaise with regulators while organizing daily facility operations and maintenance across two sites in Switzerland.

Qualifications

• Experienced technician, engineer, safety engineer, or operations specialist in hardware environments.
• At least 3 years in a research institute or industrial setting.
• SiBe/KOPAS training (SUVA or equivalent) or willingness to complete in first 3 months.
• Proactive, detail-oriented team player with ownership of results.

Responsibilities

• Act as Sicherheitsbeauftragte/r (SiBe) or Safety Contact Person for Proxima Fusion’s Swiss subsidiary.
• Coordinate safety organisation and keep documentation up to date.
• Coordinate risk assessments with team leads and external safety specialists.
• Investigate incidents and advise management on risks and corrective actions.
• Own emergency and evacuation planning, first-aider coverage and drills.
• Manage safety inductions, safety training, and access rights to facilities.
• Act as contact for regulators and authorities.
• Organise day-to-day running of two Swiss R&D facilities: workspace, housekeeping, equipment booking.
• Own maintenance and operations of tooling, equipment and infrastructure: preventive maintenance, repairs, calibration, inspections.
• Manage and procure consumables and stock materials for manufacturing.

Skills

Safety engineering

Hardware development

Project coordination

German fluency

English conversation

Education

SiBe/KOPAS training (SUVA or equivalent)

Job description

Proxima Fusion seeks an experienced R&D Facility & Safety Specialist to ensure safe operation of its Swiss facilities. The role supports Engineering Program, Safety and Operations teams with high ownership and strong organizational skills.

You will act as the SiBe safety contact, coordinate risk assessments, manage firing drills, and liaise with regulators while organizing daily facility operations and maintenance across two sites in Switzerland.