Job Description
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) 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 Programme.
The Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics in Garching offers within the department ITER Technology and Diagnostics (ITED) a position for a
Mechanical Engineer (m/f/div) for the Development of the Neutral Beam Source
As a member of the Neutral Beam Injection (NBI) team at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching, the candidate will contribute to the development of RF-driven negative ion sources for heating the plasma of fusion experiments (i.e. ITER) up to 100 million Kelvin. He / She will provide technical support to the NBI test facilities BATMAN Upgrade and ELISE at the IPP by implementing test bed upgrades, source modifications, and diagnostic improvements. The work will be carried out in Garching together with the IPP NBI team.
- Ensure the reliable operation of the test facilities ELISE and BATMAN Upgrade with all subsystems such as vacuum pumps, cooling system
- Carry out upgrades of the test beds, such as source modifications, diagnostic improvements, or other test bed equipment, in particular:
- Design of modified and new components, including structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic calculations
- Manage the procurement of components either from industry or in-house manufacturing
- Supervise assembly and installation and assist in the commissioning of these components
- Write technical reports and present them at meetings and conferences
- Liaise with other European partners working in the same field, in particular with the Neutral Beam Test Facility (NBTF) in Padova
- Master's degree (or equivalent) in mechanical engineering
- Experience in engineering projects
- Good expertise of vacuum and cooling technology
- Very good knowledge of German and English required
- Good expertise of CAD software, especially CATIA V5
- Good knowledge of using FEM (Ansys) to perform structural, thermal, and fluid dynamic calculations
- Good know-how of negative ion source physics and technology is an asset
- Experience in running experiments and programming is an advantage
- Good organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, high competence in teamwork
- A supportive and collegial team
- 30 days holiday entitlement, additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
- Flexible working hours as part of a flexible working time system
- Regular training and further education opportunities
- Company pension scheme (VBL), capital-forming benefits, and other standard social benefits of the public sector (federal government)
- Wide range of offers for employees (e.g. canteen, family service, company health management, discounted holiday flats)
- Discounted job tickets (e.g. Germany ticket), direct connection to the underground, free parking on the institute site
The position will be based in Garching, Germany, and is limited until December 31, 2025. 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 selected candidate has to be approved by EUROfusion in a second application process.
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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