Vacuum Engineer Io0238

Fusion, the nuclear reaction that powers the sun and the stars, is a promising long-term option for a sustainable, non-carbon emitting global energy supply.

The ITER Organization (IO), based in the southern France, welcomes best talents who can together prepare the way to this new energy in a truly multi-cultural work environment.

As the IO attracts and retains people coming from a vast array of different backgrounds and cultures, discrimination and exclusion cannot be tolerated. The IO believes it is our diverse perspectives and background that gives unique strength and value to the ITER mission, regardless of race, member nation, gender, religion, status, sexual orientation, or disability - all are welcome and respected at ITER.

The IO is committed to fostering a fair and equitable environment across all areas of the project, including compensation and benefits.

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**Application Deadline**: 29/06/2025

**Department**:Engineering Services Department

**Division / Program**:Plant & Process Engineering Division

**Job Grade**: P1/P2

**Language Requirements**:Fluent in English (written & spoken)

**Contract Duration**: Initial Employment Contract up to five years with possibility for extension

**Overview**

**Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project?** Join our Plant & Process Engineering Division (PPED), within the Engineering Service Department (ESD) as a Vacuum Engineer.

As a **Vacuum Engineer**, your goals will include:

- Collaborating on the final design of the ITER vacuum systems in preparation for the manufacture and subsequent installation.
- Producing documentation and plans for operational and commissioning stages of the vacuum systems.
- Participating onsite for the installation and commissioning activities of the vacuum systems.
- Ensuring deliverables are produced according to project schedule and budget, within a quality-assured environment that requires rigor and a systematic way of working.
- Developing, under the leadership of your discipline manager, your skills and experience for the benefit of the Project.
- The ESD provides the required skilled engineering resources or services, which are necessary for the successful completion of the ITER Project._
- The Plant & Process Engineering _Division (PPED) provides technical support to the ITER project in the field of Vacuum Engineering. Being a member of the PPED Division, you will have the opportunity to share and develop your expertise with other colleagues working in the same discipline on different ITER units._

**Key Duties** and Responsibilities**

**Primary Responsibilities**:

- Participates in the final design and interface management of ITER vacuum systems including mechanical roughing pump systems, diagnostics high vacuum pumping systems and plasma heating systems high vacuum pumping systems.
- Produces documentation and plans for the installation, operational and commissioning stages of the vacuum systems.
- Participates onsite of installation and commissioning activities related to vacuum systems.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Prepares cost estimates required for the installation of ITER vacuum systems.
- Prepares detailed technical specifications for the supply of vacuum equipment/systems.
- Provides assistance to the Domestical Agencies, contractors and ITER groups to carry-out engineering, R&D, interface control and procurement work as required.

**Experience & Competencies**

**Essential**:

- Proven experience in the design lifecycle of rough and high vacuum systems, preferably for a fusion or accelerator type of device.
- **Vacuum Systems Engineering**: Engineering of vacuum systems, including their validation, qualification and testing.
- Production of documentation related to the specification, design, testing, assembly, installation, operation and maintenance of vacuum components, systems and interfaces.
- **Vacuum Process Engineering**: Production of vacuum system Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and associate Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs).
- **Continuous Improvement**: proposing changes to processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity over time.

**Desirable**:

- Knowledge of welding technologies, non-destructive inspections of the steel structures, welding processes, high vacuum systems and processes.
- Familiarity of the design and operation of cryogenic vacuum systems.
- Familiarity of piping codes and standards such as ASME.
- Supporting the production of 2D and 3D drawings including process definitions through P&IDs (etc.).
- Preparation of installation document