Timing and Synchronization Engineer 80-100%

Location: Würenlingen, Switzerland
Application Deadline: January 12, 2025
Published: 2 days ago

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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 areas of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and the fundamentals of nature. Through basic and applied research we work on sustainable solutions to key questions in society, science and business. The training of young people is a key concern of PSI. That is why around a quarter of our employees are postdoctoral researchers, doctoral students or apprentices. In total, PSI employs 2,300 people.

At the Swiss X-ray free-electron laser SwissFEL, the Timing and Synchronization group operates and develops a high-precision electro-optical synchronization system that enables precisely time-resolved experiments. We provide RF signals, synchronize mode-locked short-pulse lasers and measure the arrival time of electron bunches – all with an accuracy of just a few femtoseconds. To strengthen our interdisciplinary team, we are looking for a

Timing and Synchronization Engineer 80-100%

Your tasks

  • Construction, commissioning, documentation and maintenance of the electro-optical synchronization system at SwissFEL
  • They work with mode-locked lasers, optical components, photodiodes, high-frequency systems and various electronics
  • You will lead these systems from development, through characterization and optimization, to integration into our research facilities for continuous operation
  • Active promotion and support of interdisciplinary cooperation

your profile

  • Degree in electrical engineering, physics or a comparable field
  • Ideally, you have practical experience in optics and electronics and are proficient in using Linux systems and the Python programming language
  • As a proactive and communicative personality, you find it easy to deal with different stakeholders in German and English and you feel comfortable in a heterogeneous environment

We offer

Our institute is based on interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic cooperation. In addition to systematic training, you will benefit from individual development opportunities and our distinctive culture of continuing education. If you have concerns about the optimal balance between work and family or personal interests, we will support you with modern employment conditions and on-site facilities.

For specialist information, please contact Dr. Cezary Sydlo, Tel. +41 56 310 20 65.
We look forward to receiving your online application by January 12, 2025 for the position of Timing and Synchronization Engineer (reference number 8232-00).
Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Melanie Rapisarda-Bellwald, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland

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