Focused Energy (focused-energy.co)
Vacuum Engineer (f/m/d)
Darmstadt, DE
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 92 days ago
ProcurementPLCMechanical DesignControlsCollaboration
About the role
- We are seeking a Vacuum Engineer with hands-on experience in both small-scale experimental systems and large-scale vacuum infrastructure.
- This position requires both practical engineering judgment and comprehensive system-level thinking.
- Focused Energy is the leading laser-driven fusion company, pursuing the most promising path to clean, limitless fusion power.
Responsibilities
- Design and specify vacuum systems for:
- Perform calculations for conductance, outgassing, pump sizing, and transient pump-down behavior
- Support procurement of long-lead vacuum equipment
- Collaborate with controls engineers on pump sequencing, interlocks and safety systems, monitoring, and automation
- Support assembly, installation, and commissioning of vacuum systems
- Develop and implement leak testing procedures (e.g., helium leak detection)
Requirements
- Ability to work at both the detail and system level
Nice to have
- Experience with high-energy physics, fusion, semiconductor, or laser systems
- Knowledge of large or complex distributed vacuum systems, fast pump-down, or cyclic operation
- Familiarity with cleanroom environments and UHV/XHV systems
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
- 3-10+ years of experience working with vacuum systems
- Proven experience in both laboratory/experimental and large/industrial vacuum systems
- Strong understanding of vacuum physics (flow regimes, outgassing, conductance)
- Hands-on experience with leak detection, troubleshooting, and working with clean or ultra-clean systems (preferred)
Skills
- Experience building and commissioning vacuum systems
- Ability to read and produce engineering drawings (Inventor or similar CAD tools)
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and managing technical specifications
- Experience working in multidisciplinary teams (mechanical, electrical, controls)
- Understanding of vacuum systems interfaces with control systems (PLC/cRIO or similar), safety systems, and facility infrastructure
Compensation
- Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Company info
- We are driving the next chapter of economic growth and scientific innovation through the widespread adoption of clean, abundant fusion energy.
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