Development engineer (Electrical/electronic)

Villigen PSI

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Veröffentlicht:11 September 2025
Pensum:100%
Vertragsart:Festanstellung
Arbeitsort:Villigen PSI

The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people.

The PSI Center for Accelerator Science and engineering (CAS) designs, builds, and operates a variety of research particle accelerator facilities. A key part in each accelerator complex is the injection/extraction system that introduces, steers, and extracts charged particles into and out of the accelerator. This is done by applying electric and/or magnetic fields that can be continuous or pulsed depending on the concrete needs.

Our group designs, builds and maintains the accelerator components that create, control, and monitor these fields. Depending on the particular solution they might include high voltage (up to tens of kV) and high current (up to 10 kA) switching systems, high precision and low noise measurement devices, high-speed pulse electronics (nanoseconds to microseconds) etc. Since the accelerator complexes operate 24/7 and their lifetime extends to several tens of years our devices must function reliably over extended periods of time.

To achieve our goals, we often need to push the boundaries of the existing technology and find innovative solutions.

For our Injection Systems Group we are looking for a

Your tasks

Design, develop and produce new pulsed systems for PSI accelerators, including mechanical aspects, component procurement, assembly, characterization, commissioning, documentation, and maintenance.

Upgrade and maintenance of existing pulsed systems.

Simulate, prototype and test electronic circuits.

Maintain technical and safety documentation.

Participate in electronic and mechanical work across the entire PSI accelerator area.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on accelerator pulsed system integration.

Your profile

Electrical engineer (FH/ETH) or equivalent with a focus on / experience with pulsed electronics, analog, or high-frequency technology.

Extensive experience with the design, optimization, and simulation of analog and pulsed electronic circuits including PCB design.

Knowledge of digital electronic circuit design and programing of microcontroller/FPGA systems.

Good mechanical skills. Ideally, including CAD knowledge.

Experience in particle accelerators or research labs could be beneficial.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Good knowledge of German and English.

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from a systematic training on the job, in addition to personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure.

For further information, please contact Dr. Martin Paraliev, phone +41 56 310 51 51.

Please submit your application online by 10.10.2025 for the position as a Development engineer (Electrical/electronic) (index no. 8416-00).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch