Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics as an institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science (registered association) is one of the leading centers for fusion research and is engaged in developing the physical foundations for a future fusion power plant. The institute is affiliated to the European Fusion Program.
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers within the division Tokamak Scenario Development (E1) a position for a
Graduate Engineer / Master (f/m/div) (TU / TH) specializing in electrical engineering for power electronics and electrical systems
to work on the operation and expansion of the large-scale fusion experiment ASDEX Upgrade.
The operations working group is responsible for the technical infrastructure of the experiment and operates the heating, cooling, and cryogenic systems, as well as the magnetic coils and power supply of the fusion facility.
- Supervision, further development, and optimization of complex energy technology systems of very high power (power converters, thyristor switches, earthing systems, etc.) for the supply of the experimental systems and consumers
- You will independently analyze the behavior in routine operation and in the event of faults, carry out calculations for the design of systems and components, draw up technical specifications and documentation, and program the control systems
- In cooperation with other working groups and industrial partners, you will support the production, assembly, and revision of the systems and carry out commissioning and testing
- You will prepare risk assessments for existing and planned systems and contribute to improvements
- A degree in electrical engineering (Diplom-Ingenieur [f/m/div] or master's degree (U / TU / TH) with a focus on electrical energy technology / power engineering with very good results or
- Successfully completed studies as an engineer (FH) or bachelor (H / FH) in electrical engineering and several years of relevant professional experience with a focus on electrical energy technology / power engineering, as well as
- Sound knowledge of power electronics, high-voltage, high-current and earthing systems, electrical installation technology, monitoring, and control technology
What we are looking for
- Knowledge of SIMATIC (STEP 7 and TIA Portal), WinCC, LabVIEW, WSCAD, Simplorer / Twin Builder, MATLAB Simulink, Maxwell
- Project experience in the scientific-industrial sector is an advantage
- Committed, motivated, independent but team-oriented way of working
- Interest in working in a scientific environment
- Willingness to work in an international team
- Ability to present complex scientific and technical issues in German and English
- An interesting job at one of the largest research institutes for fusion research
- Flexible working hours
- Training and further education opportunities
- Company pension scheme
- Family service
- Further social benefits (e.g. capital-forming benefits, discounted public transport tickets [MVV IsarCardJob] and travel allowance)
The position is permanent. The salary is based on the assignment of tasks and qualifications and goes up to pay group 13 according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD Bund).
The IPP seeks to increase the proportion of employed women in those areas where they are underrepresented and explicitly encourages women to apply for this position. The IPP is committed to employing more disabled individuals and especially encourages them to apply.
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