Electrical Engineering Engineer (Fusion Research) | Ingenieur*in Elektrotechnik

Job Summary

This role is for an Electrical Engineering Engineer at the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP) in Garching, focusing on the operation and expansion of the ASDEX Upgrade fusion experiment, specifically managing and developing the 8 MW millimeter-wave heating system. Key responsibilities include planning and supervising adjustment, maintenance, and repair tasks, conducting development work, and overseeing manufacturing and assembly. The engineer will also be responsible for commissioning, testing, fault analysis, and participating in research operations, including system analysis and optimization. Candidates must hold a university degree (B.Sc., B.Eng., or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering and possess knowledge across several areas, including high-voltage technology, millimeter-wave transmission, analog/digital electronics, and automation (SIMATIC). This is a unique opportunity to contribute to one of Germany's largest scientific-technical projects in the globally significant field of fusion energy research.