Mechanical Design Engineer working on Proxima Fusion's Alpha stellarator fusion machine. Innovating solutions, analyzing designs, collaborating with suppliers on sustainable energy systems in Germany.
Responsibilities
Develop innovative solutions and detailed mechanical designs for significant systems within the Alpha stellarator, ensuring integration with the broader physics, mechanical and structural systems.
Carry out thermal and structural analysis and assessment of mechanical designs, providing design input and implementing recommended design improvements.
Conduct technology trade-offs, materials selections and feasibility studies to facilitate the successful identification of the Alpha net energy stellarator.
Design, deliver, and support the prototyping and verification of the components, materials, assemblies and manufacturing processes selected for Alpha.
Work with external suppliers and collaborators to assist and guide the development and manufacture of the components and systems that will come together to demonstrate the net energy Alpha stellarator.
Requirements
High performers with excellent communication and problem-solving skills who love challenges and are not afraid to experiment, take risks, and learn from mistakes.
Experience in designing and analysing mechanical components and assemblies, with proficiency in CAD (experience with 3DExperience/CATIA v6 and ANSYS is highly beneficial, but not essential).
Experience in designing and delivering the conceptual and detailed design of mechanical, structural, thermal or electro-mechanical equipment, particularly for use in research, development, prototyping and manufacturing.
Knowledge and experience of designing and selecting materials for some or all of the following engineering applications: high temperature, cryogenic, electromagnetic, vacuum.
Demonstrated ability to work with and manage external suppliers, with multidisciplinary technical teams in fast-paced, dynamic settings.
Proficiency with programming languages used in science and engineering (particularly Python) is highly beneficial but not essential.
Benefits
You will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.
You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.
Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.
Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.
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