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# Associate Magnet Systems Engineer

- **Company:** Princeton University
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Comsol Multiphysics, SolidWorks (CAD), Python (Programming Language), Creo, Ansys
- **Published:** July 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://pppl-princeton.icims.com/jobs/22034/associate-magnet-systems-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in_iframe=1&hashed=-336114725

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering with 2+ years of relevant experience.
 * Experience with the design and fabrication of electromagnets would be advantageous.
 * Experience in a scientific or R&D environment is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 * Familiarity with basic mechanical design and analysis.
 * Ability to work with a diverse group of researchers, engineers, and technicians; familiarity with ANSYS, COMSOL, Python, Solidworks, CREO will be advantageous.

Physical Requirements:

 * Full or fully corrected vision, correct depth and color perception, occasional close work, work in low light conditions.
 * Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 + Full hand, arm and leg mechanical dexterity and coordination.
 + Ability to work near static magnetic fields without medical restrictions.
 + Capable of climbing ladders, continuous walking, standing or sitting.
 * Will work in environments with industrial hazards such as potential oxygen deficiency, high noise, confined spaces, elevations, radiation, and where electrically/mechanically energized equipment may be present.
 * Routinely wear protective clothing and equipment, primarily hardhats, safety glasses, and electrical PPE.

## Description

Core Duties:

This position primarily supports National Spherical Torus eXperiment Upgrade (NSTX-U) Tokamak Magnet systems, however support of other aspects of the NSTX-U machine operations and other experiments at PPPL is expected.

Tokamak Magnet Systems Engineering (100%):

 * Provide technical oversight of operations, maintenance, and configuration management for experimental operations; define and oversee maintenance, testing, and repair activities on assigned systems.
 * Develop and maintain procedures, specifications, maintenance and inspection plans, drawings, and training material to ensure safe and reliable operation during the systems life cycle.
 * Define and maintain spare parts inventory.
 * Provide design support for corrective maintenance of system components, including insulation systems, water fittings, coil related diagnostics.
 * Prepare and maintain engineering calculations and systems models to support system control and automation, understand performance limitations, document operational limits, and set alarm thresholds.
 * Evaluate data collected during installation, testing, commissioning, and operations to make recommendations for improved design or operational practices.

Associate engineering candidates work closely with their supervisors receiving specific instructions about required tasks and expected results on various PPPL engineering projects and assignments. The supervisor may screen assignments for difficult problems and select the techniques and procedures to be applied to non-routine work. For training and developmental purposes, assignments may include work that is typically performed at a higher level. As the engineering staff member becomes proficient, the individual will perform duties more independently.


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