Research Engineer – Materials And Manufacturing Engineering For High - temperature Heat Pipe Components In Fusion Applications

High-Temperature Heat Pipe Component Engineer

Independent design/develop and construction of experimental facilities and testing platforms for high-temperature heat pipe components

Planning and supervision of manufacturing processes (e.g. powder metallurgy, CVD, PVD) for metallic high-temperature components

CAD design and mechanical layout of components and assemblies

Collaboration with postdocs and doctoral researchers on the fabrication, assembly, and testing of heat pipe systems

Contribution to the development and optimization of manufacturing and integration methods for heat pipe components

Numerical simulations (FEM/CFD) to analyze heat transfer and mechanical behavior

University degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, production engineering, or a related field

Solid knowledge in manufacturing engineering, materials processing, and facility construction

Practical experience in powder metallurgy as well as with processes such as CVD, PVD, or other materials synthesis methods

Good knowledge in the setup of experimental facilities

Basic understanding of heat transfer and structural mechanics; experience with FEM methods (e.g. ABAQUS, ANSYS) is an advantage

High motivation to contribute to fusion energy research

Strong teamwork skills, scientific curiosity, and the ability to work independently

Very good English language skills (spoken and written); German language skills are an advantage

We work on highly topical, socially relevant issues and offer you the opportunity to actively shape change! You can expect a wide range of opportunities:

MEANINGFUL TASKS: The position offers responsible tasks at the interface between science, administration, business, and politics

KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your professional development is important to us – we provide targeted, individual support

FLEXIBILITY: Flexible full-time working hours with 39 hours per week allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs

FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 10-12 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed The monthly salaries in euros can be found here: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed.entgelt

VACATION: You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)

PERSPECTIVE: After a 3-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more. We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us. The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey