Mechanic / Operator

Villigen PSI

Key information

Publication date:09 October 2025
Workload:100%
Contract type:Unlimited employment
Place of work:Villigen PSI

Job summary

Join the Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland's largest research facility. Engage in innovative work in energy, climate, and health.

Tasks

Conduct hot cell operations for post-irradiation studies and document findings.
Prepare and restore experimental setups for hot cell experiments.
Create and assemble components and devices for experimental setups.

Skills

Qualified professional with training in mechanical processing, e.g., polymechanics.
Experience in mechanical and machine metal processing.
Proficient in German, both spoken and written.

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The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. At PSI, we conduct cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation, as well as the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for central questions from society, science, and the economy. The education of young people is a central concern of PSI. Therefore, about a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral candidates, or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2300 staff members.

For the Hot Cell Experiments group of the Hot Laboratory department, we are looking for a

Your tasks

Performing hot cell work as part of post-irradiation examinations and documenting the results
Preparing and restoring experimental devices for hot cell experiments
Manufacturing and assembling individual parts, devices, and apparatuses for test facilities, including creating the necessary sketches and drawings for production
Supervising the workshop (coordinating the use of machines by external users, ordering tools, etc.) as well as being responsible for the operational readiness of machines and tools
Carrying out inspection and maintenance work on the hot cells and their equipment

Your profile

Qualified professional with completed training in mechanical processing, e.g., polymechanic, machine mechanic, or machine mechanic operator
Experience in machine and mechanical metal processing
Good oral and written German skills

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative, and dynamic collaboration. In addition to systematic onboarding, you benefit from individual development opportunities and our pronounced culture of continuing education. For concerns regarding the optimal balance of work and family or personal interests, we support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For technical inquiries, please contact Daniel Kuster, Tel. +41 56 310 2758.

We look forward to receiving your online application by October 22, 2025 for the position of Mechanic / Operator (Index No. 4302-24342).

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Larissa Götzelmann, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

www.psi.ch