Automation Engineer – Magnet Industrialisation

The role

You will support the industrialisation of production processes for magnet production. You will design, program, and operate automation cells for processes such as welding, bonding, sealing, and coating.

What you will do

• Advise on future line design and automation concepts
• Define requirements for automation cells to ensure performance, repeatability and safe operation
• Contribute to the development of control strategies for new production lines
• Build and commission automation cells, including running FAT at supplier sites
• Identify and test different manufacturing and in-process monitoring approaches
• Design jigs and tools for magnet industrialised production
• Support process development and prototyping of magnets
• Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians across multiple teams

Required qualifications

• A master´s degree in mechanical, mechatronics or similar engineering field
• A wide experience in robotics, automation and process monitoring in an industrial setting
• Strong hands-on experience in production environments over a wide range of production processes (for ex. welding, machining, assembly, bonding)
• Experience with robotic simulation and offline programming (e.g. RoboGuide, RobotStudio, Process Simulate)
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. OPC UA, Ethernet, Profinet)
• Proficient in industrial-level PLC programming
• Ability to work across a variety of tasks in a dynamic environment
• Reliable, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
• Strong team player, able to collaborate closely with engineers and technical staff
• A high performer who loves challenges and is not afraid to experiment, take risks and learn from mistakes

Nice to have

• Previous work on FANUC systems
• Familiarity in both prototype manufacturing and industrial manufacturing
• Proficiency in CAD: good knowledge of Catia V5 or 3DExperience
• Exposure to SCADA systems or MES integration
• Familiarity with Beckhoff PLC and motion control
• Knowledge of safety standards and risk assessments in automated environments

Before you apply

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)
• Technical Screening (30 min)
• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

About the company

Proxima Fusion is Europe’s fastest-growing fusion company and the continent’s best-funded fusion player. They are developing the hardware and infrastructure needed to deliver the world’s first commercial stellarator fusion power plant.