Public summary
An innovative mechanical engineer role focused on developing robotic remote maintenance solutions for a commercial-scale stellarator fusion power plant. The position involves leading the mechanical design and integration of automated systems to replace in-vessel components exposed to harsh fusion environments, ensuring high plant availability through advanced robotic maintenance techniques. Requires extensive experience in mechanical engineering, robotics, and system integration within energy or nuclear industries.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Garching bei München
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Lead the development of robotic maintenance approaches for the fusion power plant's in-vessel components, including breeder blanket and divertor systems. Develop strategies to achieve high plant availability while integrating maintenance requirements into plant layout. Define component segmentation and fixation designs for remote handling. Oversee the development and testing of remote maintenance demonstration systems. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and collaborate across engineering disciplines to manage system requirements and verification.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required; master's or Ph.D. preferred. Minimum 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering, ideally in large-scale or energy sector projects. Proficient with CAD and engineering analysis tools. Experience with remote maintenance systems in hazardous environments, mechatronics, motion control, and mechanical integration essential. Familiarity with digital mock-ups, system engineering, requirements management, structural and kinematic analysis, and managing multidisciplinary teams.