We are looking for a resourceful, exceptionally skilled Vacuum Engineer, with a problem-solving mindset to design, build, experimentally optimize, operate, and maintain Renaissance Fusion (RF)’s vacuum systems. This cross-functional role addresses company-wide vacuum needs from High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) film deposition machines to liquid metal experiments and ultimately to stellarator experimental devices.
In this position you will share and develop your expertise with your colleagues as part of the Engineering as a Service (EAS) department.
The EAS team collaborates with RF’s different R&D teams providing highly skilled engineering services for the successful completion of the RF Project. The Vacuum technology group is part of the EAS department. You will directly report to the Vacuum Technology Group Leader.
Responsibilities
Design
Work closely with the different RF teams to understand the multi-disciplinary requirements (chemical, electric, magnetic, thermal etc.) to project and adapt the vacuum system accordingly
Collaborate with the mechanical engineers on the final design of different installations in preparation for the manufacturing and subsequent installation, ensuring that vacuum requirements are met
Ensure deliverables are produced according to project schedule, quality, and budget
Manufacturing, Assembly, and Testing
Propose technical solutions for components, materials, welding techniques, sealing systems, instrumentation, required qualification work, and fabrication/assembly techniques
Play a key role in the assembly of under-vacuum experiments, such as installing vacuum components on vacuum chambers
Perform vacuum tests of components, alone or in collaboration with colleagues; confirm that sub-assemblies and systems meet the previously agreed vacuum objectives
Perform detailed analysis of pumping characteristics and efficiency for HTS film deposition machines, liquid metal experiments and stellarator experimental devices
Technical Documentation
Other
Work with the purchasing team to find suppliers and source parts for customized installations
Work with supplier to identify and modify vacuum components for ultra-high vacuum, special vapours and liquid metals, and special geometries.
Develop, under the leadership of your group leader, your skills and experience for the benefit of different RF projects
Requirements
Don't hesitate to apply even if you don't match all the requirements. Superheroes don't exist, but people with passion and talent do.
Education and professional experience
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in engineering / vacuum field or other relevant discipline
8+ years of hands-on professional experience in vacuum technology
3+ years professional experience in setting specifications, installing and operating large, complex vacuum systems under demanding condition
First experience or/and willingness to learn transversal management in R&D or/and industrial environments
Languages
Technical Skills
Proven experience in the lifecycle design of rough and high vacuum systems, preferably for a fusion or accelerator type of device.
Vacuum Systems Engineering: Engineering of vacuum systems, including their validation, qualification and testing.
Production of documentation related to the specification, design, testing, assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of vacuum components, systems and interfaces.
Vacuum Process Engineering: Production of vacuum system Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and associate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
Continuous Improvement: proposing changes to processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity over time.
Quality Management Systems (QMS): apply the applicable procedures related to your field of activity.
Safety: ensure that vacuum operations are carried out safely
Desirable (the more experience you have, the better)
Knowledge of welding technologies, non-destructive inspections of the steel structures, welding processes, high vacuum systems and processes.
Familiarity of the design and operation of cryogenic vacuum systems.
Preparation of installation documentation (technical Specifications, Bills of Materials, etc).
Knowledge of vacuum calculation or software commonly used in vacuum design (Vactran, Molflow)
Knowledge of vacuum residual gas analysis (RGA)
Knowledge of vacuum leak testing methodologies
Project management
Nice to have
Knowledge of Superconductors, Liquid metal, and / or PVD and CVD technologies
Willingness to move towards a group leader position in 2-3 years
What we offer
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At Renaissance Fusion, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate based on origin; gender; morals, sexual orientation; sexual identity; age; marital status; pregnancy; genetic characteristics; actual or assumed membership or non-membership of an ethnic group, nation or race; political opinions; trade union or mutual activities; religious beliefs; physical appearance; family name; place of residence; state of health; disability.
