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.
We offer challenging assignments in a wide range of areas and encourage applications from candidates will all levels of experience. Applications from under-represented ITER Members' nations and women candidates are strongly encouraged, as IO strongly believes that a diversified, equitable, and inclusive workplace is crucial in solving one of the most complex scientific and engineering projects in the world today.
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: 26/10/2025
Department: Engineering Services Department
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Job Grade: P3 ( SALARY SIMULATOR )
Language Requirements: Fluent in English (written & spoken)
Contract Duration: Up to 5 years
Overview
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity at the heart of an ambitious fusion energy project? Join our Design Office and Mechanical Engineering (DOME) Division within the Engineering Service Department (ESD) as a Mechanical Engineer.
As a Mechanical Engineer, your goals will include:
Leading the entire engineering life cycle (specification, design, qualification, procurement, installation, integration, commissioning and maintenance) for the scope of activity. 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 DOME Division provides technical support to the ITER project in the field of mechanical structures engineering. Being a member of the DOME Division, you will have the opportunity to share and develop your expertise with other colleagues working in the same discipline in different ITER units.
The initial scope of activity will be focused on complex mechanical systems and components (including high-voltage, vacuum components, high heat flux equipment) using knowledge of specific manufacturing processes such as electro-forming, metallic coatings, ceramic brazing and explosion bonding.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
Leads and implements actions required to resolve technical and engineering issues, considering the integration, manufacturability and feasibility of onsite installation. Supports the development of plans and procedures for the activities to be performed. Provides mechanical engineering support to assembly and testing activities of mechanical components/systems under the scope of activity, ensuring adherence to technical and safety requirements. Manages and controls the engineering analyses, interfaces and technical documentation within the scope of activity. Develops and reviews technical specifications for the procurement, fabrication, qualification and testing of the equipment, prepares relevant tenders, and updates documents as needed.
Additional Responsibilities:
Performs technical follow-up of the suppliers paying specific attention to critical manufacturing steps, welding procedure qualifications and non-destructive examination. Manages all quality issues and technical changes along the entire lifecycle. Provides expert criteria for mechanical discipline related problems and follows-up on the resolution of the field engineering changes and installation non-conformances. Ensures that lessons learned and engineering solutions are well propagated within the team and implemented to mitigate future issues.
Please note that job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, and the staff member may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above primary responsibilities.
Experience & Competencies
Essential:
Extensive experience in managing mechanical component design, manufacturing, assembly and testing, preferably in a large construction project in an international environment. Mechanical Engineering: Specifying, designing, testing, installing and maintaining mechanical components, systems and interfaces. Directs Work: Coordinates and guides the activities of small teams of technicians and engineers. Manufacturing Follow up: Experience in the follow-up of manufacturing of mechanical parts, including working knowledge of mechanical manufacturing techniques/processes, welding technologies and non-destructive tests, as well as geometrical and dimensional tolerances. Technical Interface Management: Specifying, designing, integrating, testing, installing and maintaining complex mechanical interfaces for components/systems. Procurement and Contract Management: Preparing and reviewing technical specifications, strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies and regulations. Analysis: Understand, plan, execute, coordinate, review, interpret and justify analyses of complex components, under extreme loading conditions, e.g. electromagnetic, seismic preferably in a fusion and/or a nuclear field. Continuous Improvement: proposing changes to processes and systems to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity over time. Quality Management Systems (QMS): apply the applicable procedures related to your field of activity.
Desirable:
Software: Mechanical engineering (e.g. ANSYS, ABAQUS, CAESAR II, STAAD PRO or similar). CAD activities (e.g. CATIA (ENOVIA), SMART PLANT, AVEVA E3D/Diagrams or similar) Codes & Standards: Understanding and applying industry, discipline or job-specific codes, standards and regulations to ensure that products, services, and processes comply with applicable requirements and legal frameworks such as ASME, RCC-MR or similar. Assembly and Installation: Arranging, assembling, aligning and positioning manufactured components and systems at designated locations. Action-Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Organizational Savvy: maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people related organizational dynamics. Optimizes Work Processes: knowing or identifying the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Qualifications
Essential:
Masterโs degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or other relevant discipline. The required education degree(s) may be substituted by extensive professional experience involving similar work responsibilities and/or additional training certificates in relevant domains.
The following items apply to all jobs and job holders for the duration of tenure at ITER Organization: