Electrical Control Engineer

WHO WE ARE At Proxima Fusion, we're driven by a bold mission – to redefine the future of sustainable energy. Our unique concept, built upon the groundbreaking W7-X stellarator and the latest advances in technology, paves the way for commercially viable fusion power plants.What’s more, our work in stellarator optimization, powered by cutting-edge computation and machine learning, is propelling us into uncharted territories of fusion technology. New higher performance design points are unlocked by high temperature superconducting magnets.To fully grasp this huge opportunity, we’re building a team of extremely dedicated and passionate people who come together driving something extraordinary, radically transforming technology in the world.WHY JOIN PROXIMA FUSIONYou will get to work on some of the most complex tech challenges to bring abundant, safe, clean energy to the world.You'll get to join and learn from an exceptional selection of accomplished and driven individuals.Do your life’s best work and enjoy the journey.Get to show that big things are possible in Europe when you assemble the best talent.YOUR IMPACTIn this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future control architecture of next-generation integrated systems, moving beyond isolated equipment toward fully coordinated plant-wide operation. You will lead the modernization of power management strategies, working on advanced automation challenges that directly improve system efficiency, stability, and responsiveness. This position offers the chance to develop innovative diagnostics and predictive maintenance solutions, giving you a visible impact on reliability, operational performance, and the long-term evolution of the plant’s technology landscape.WHAT YOU WILL DODesign and develop control architectures for integrated electrical and automation systemsImplement and optimize advanced control algorithms to ensure stable and efficient system performanceLead the integration and coordination of multiple subsystems to enable seamless, synchronized operationContribute to the modernization of power management strategies within the plant, improving reliability and efficiencyImplement advanced diagnostics and monitoring tools to support predictive maintenance and early fault detectionWHO YOU AREYou have a University (Higher education) degree in Control Systems, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Science or equivalentYou have a strong background in electrical engineering, control systems, or a related field, with hands-on experience in industrial environmentsYou are comfortable working with PLC/PAC/IPC systemsYou are adaptable and motivated to grow with evolving technologies and increasing system complexityKnowledge of superconductors is a plusINTERVIEW PROCESSRecruiter Interview (30-60 min)Technical Screening (30 min)Technical Panel (3x60 min) *This role sits at L2 of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.*At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.*