Electrical (Lab) Engineer (Fusion)

Location: Munich, Germany; willingness to travel for onsite experimental campaigns required.

Company

hirify.global is a fusion energy startup founded in 2019, developing clean and abundant energy through laser-driven fusion research with teams in Munich and Colorado.

What you will do

• Design and document electrical systems in EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Cable Pro D, including schematics, terminal diagrams, macros, cable lists, BOMs, and compliance records.
• Design, build, wire, and validate control cabinets, enclosures, and PDUs for low-voltage and high-voltage applications.
• Define cable routing, shielding, labeling, grounding, EMC, and professional assembly practices; select and integrate protective devices.
• Perform electrical risk assessments, define mitigation measures, and act as VEFK for systems within the area of responsibility.
• Support commissioning, testing, and troubleshooting internally and during onsite experimental campaigns.
• Plan timelines, track budgets and open tasks, coordinate procurement, and organize multiple parallel cabinet and enclosure builds.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering, or a Meister/Techniker qualification with equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience and strong hands-on experience with EPLAN Electric P8 and EPLAN Cable Pro D.
• Experience building, wiring, and commissioning cabinets, enclosures, and PDUs for low-voltage and high-voltage applications.
• Solid knowledge of cable routing, crimping, shielding, professional assembly techniques, and electrical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of relays, RCDs/RCBs, contactors, circuit breakers, safety devices, and electrical risk assessments.
• Knowledge of German and European standards, including DIN VDE 0100, DIN EN 61439, DIN EN 60204-1, and DGUV Vorschrift 3.
• Qualified as VEFK, or eligible and willing to obtain the qualification.
• Good organizational, planning, communication, and budget-tracking skills, including coordination of multiple projects.
• Good English required; willingness to travel for onsite campaigns required.

Nice to have

• German language skills.
• Knowledge of PCB design standards such as IEC 61191-1.
• Experience with machining, 3D printing, or laser cutting.

Culture & Benefits

• Purpose-driven startup environment focused on solving complex fusion energy challenges.
• Collaboration with scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs in fusion research.
• Public transport reimbursement and healthy office snacks.
• EGYM Wellpass fitness club access and complimentary health insurance.
• Professional development support and a company pension plan.