The Paul Scherrer Institute PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences within Switzerland. We perform cutting-edge research in the fields of future technologies, energy and climate, health innovation and fundamentals of nature. By performing fundamental and applied research, we work on sustainable solutions for major challenges facing society, science and economy. PSI is committed to the training of future generations. Therefore, about one quarter of our staff are post-docs, post-graduates or apprentices. Altogether, PSI employs 2300 people. 

The PSI center for accelerator science and engineering designs, builds, and operates complex accelerator facilities for research applications at PSI. Important sub-components of these accelerators are the electrical power supplies. Presently about 2500 power supplies with a wide range of specifications ranging from 5A to 10kA with voltages from 1 V to 800 kV are in operation. While the parameter range is large, they all share the requirements for high stability, very high MTBF, easy maintenance and flawless connectivity with the control system network. For the power electronics section in charge of design, construction and maintenance of these power supplies we are looking for a

Section leader Power Electronics

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Your tasks

  • Leadership of engineers and technicians in professional, personnel and organisational matters 
  • Define directions for technical developments and participate in their execution 
  • Supervise operation and maintenance of a large pool of power electronics devices 
  • Participate in the management and activities of PSI’s accelerator technology department and facilitate cooperation across organization units 
  • Keep track of international technical developments and publish reports, papers, and presentations to showcase the work conducted

Your profile

  • University education with master degree in electrical engineering 
  • Proven expertise in power electronics 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated leadership skills 
  • Experience with development of power electronic systems is essential, competence in high voltage systems an advantage 
  • Very good German language skills or readiness to acquire these skills rapidly is required

We offer

Our institution is based on an interdisciplinary, innovative and dynamic collaboration. You will profit from personal development possibilities and our pronounced vocational training culture. If you wish to optimally combine work and family life or other personal interests, we are able to support you with our modern employment conditions and the on-site infrastructure. 

For further information, please contact Dr Hans Braun, phone +41 56 310 32 41. 

Please submit your application online by September 30, 2025 for the position as Section leader Power Electronics (index no. 8420-00). 

Paul Scherrer Institute, Human Resources Management, Melanie Rapisarda, 5232 Villigen PSI, Switzerland