Development Engineer (Electrical Engineering/Electronics)
Paul Scherrer Institut (PSI)
Villigen PSI
Key information
- Publication date:11 September 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Villigen PSI
Job summary
Join the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), Switzerland's largest research hub. Experience a dynamic workplace focused on innovation and sustainability.
Tasks
- Design and develop pulsed systems for PSI accelerators, ensuring reliability.
- Upgrade and maintain existing systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Support electronic and mechanical tasks across the accelerator sector.
Skills
- Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with experience in pulse electronics.
- Strong skills in designing and simulating electronic circuits, including PCB design.
- Good mechanical abilities; knowledge of CAD is ideal.
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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.
The PSI Center for Accelerator Science and Technologies (CAS) designs, builds, and operates a variety of research accelerator facilities. An important component of every accelerator complex is the injection/extraction system, which introduces, directs, and extracts charged particles into and from the accelerator. This is done by applying electric and/or magnetic fields, which can be continuous or pulsed depending on the specific requirements.
Our group designs, builds, and maintains the accelerator components that generate, control, and monitor these fields. Depending on the solution, this may include high-voltage (several 10 kV) and high-current (up to 10 kA) switching systems, highly precise and low-noise measuring devices, high-speed pulse electronics (nanoseconds to microseconds), etc. Since the accelerator complexes operate around the clock and have a lifespan of several decades, our devices must function reliably over long periods.
To achieve our goals, we often have to push the limits of existing technology and find innovative solutions.
For our Injection Systems group, we are looking for a
Your tasks
- Design, development, and production of new pulsed systems for PSI accelerators, including mechanical aspects, procurement of components, assembly, characterization, commissioning, documentation, and maintenance.
- Upgrade and maintenance of existing pulsed systems.
- Simulation, prototyping, and testing of electronic circuits.
- Maintenance of technical and safety documentation.
- Support for electronic and mechanical work throughout the PSI accelerator area.
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in the integration of pulsed accelerator systems.
Your profile
- Electrical engineer (FH/ETH) or equivalent qualification with focus/experience in pulse electronics, analog technology, or radio frequency technology.
- Extensive experience in the design, optimization, and simulation of analog and pulsed electronic circuits including PCB design.
- Knowledge in the design of digital electronic circuits and programming of microcontroller/FPGA systems.
- Good mechanical skills. Ideally, also CAD knowledge.
- Experience with particle accelerators or in research laboratories would be an advantage.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
- Good German and English 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 strong 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 Dr. Martin Paraliev, Tel. +41 56 310 51 51.
We look forward to receiving your online application by 10.10.2025 for the position of Development Engineer (Electrical Engineering/Electronics) (Index No. 8416-00).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources, Luca Simen, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland
