We are looking for an Electrical Automation and Software Engineer to join the Magnets and Cryogenics Department, dedicated to the development of superconducting magnets that will play a key role in the success of our projects as essential components of our fusion reactor, as well as for other non-fusion-related applications.

In this context, you will be involved in the design and implementation of electrical systems integrated into the special machines developed by Renaissance Fusion, while adhering to quality, cost, and time constraints.

The role also includes the development of hardware and software for data acquisition systems.

Responsibilities

• Design schematics and panel layouts for electrical power & PLC control cabinets for coil winding machine prototypes.

• Contribute to improvements in the process control of coil winding machines

• Select electrical and power electronic components for the assembly of electrical cabinets.

• Assembly of electrical cabinets

• Collaborate with mechanical design, and process engineers to ensure electrical designs meet functional specifications and safety standards.

• Design the architecture of the control and data acquisition systems (PLC / HMI)

• Programming of automation components (Siemens, Beckhoff) and HMI for both coil-winding machines and High Temperature Superconducting (HTS) magnet data acquisition systems.

• Troubleshoot sensors and instruments used for the characterization of HTS magnet prototypes

• Select electrical safety and power electronic components (10kA/10V) for the operation of HTS magnets

• Develop novel solutions and contribute to new intellectual property

• Write high-quality documentation of electrical systems and components, including specifications and operation manuals, maintain revision control

• Train users

• Participate in the writing of scientific papers

Requirements

Do not hesitate to apply even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Superheroes don’t exist, but people with talent and passion do!

Education and professional experience

• Master’s degree in electrical engineering, automation or a related field

• 5+ years of professional experience in electrical engineering and automation

• Previous experience with superconducting magnets, cryogenic systems, and / or coil winding machines is a plus

Languages

• Fluent in English (C1)

• Knowledge (B1 or higher) of French is a plus

Technical skills

• Circuits design: AutoCAD Electrical, See Electrical, EPLAN

• Experience in automation (PLC programming, HMI Design), ideally working with Siemens, Beckhoff, or similar technologies

• Familiarity with industrial automation and control systems

• Experience with test bench sensors such as thermocouples, thermistors, strain gauges, Hall probes, load cells is a plus

What we offer

Visit our career page to learn more about our work environment and benefits.

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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 on the basis of 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 mutualist activities; religious beliefs; physical appearance; family name; place of residence; state of health; disability.

Department

Magnets & Cryogenics

Locations

Grenoble metropolitan area

Employment type

Full-time

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