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.
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We perform our work with care, we care for the well-being of colleagues, our families and ourselves, and we care about the health of the planet for generations to come. CARE drives our work and our behaviors at ITER.
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Application Deadline: 11/05/2025
Department: Engineering Services Department
Division / Program: Assembly & Commissioning Support Div.
Job Grade: P4
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 Assembly and Commissioning Support Division (ACSD), within the Engineering Services Department (ESD) as an Assembly Engineer.
As an Assembly Engineer, your goals will include:
- Designing and implementing effective assembly strategies to enhance efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness, while continuously adapting to project needs and technological advancements.
- Overseeing daily duties by ensuring that assembly and installation measures are properly implemented.
- Ensuring a well-planned and up-front qualified installation work for all components and systems. You will focus on schedule and cost aspects to achieve successfully the milestones of ITER Project.
- Maintaining effective communication with stakeholders and ensuring all strategies comply with safety regulations and ITER requirements, proactively managing risks to safeguard personnel and equipment.
- 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.
Assembly and Commissioning Support Division (ACSD) provides technical support to the ITER project in the field of assembly, commissioning, maintenance and operation. Being a member of the ACSD 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 & Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
- Coordinates closely with Project Leaders to design and refine assembly strategies for upcoming installation work, ensuring early identification of bottlenecks and alignment with overall project goals/timelines.
- Plans future assembly steps well in advance, ensuring all necessary preparations are in place and oversees the qualification of assembly processes to maintain high standards of reliability and quality.
- Analyses and improves assembly sequences to save cost and time, aligning with ITER baseline objectives whilst identifying and implementing cost-saving measures without compromising safety or quality.
- Oversees assembly activities within the defined areas of worksite 1 (mainly assembly hall, final pit and preparation buildings) and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to optimize workflows and resource utilization.
- Supervises the defined assembly qualification processes.
- Follows the as-built configuration management of the assembly scope.
Additional Responsibilities
- Establishes and manages interfaces with commissioning activities, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure seamless transitions between assembly and commissioning phases.
- Contributes to weekly and monthly reporting, providing accurate updates on progress, challenges, and resource utilization.
- Oversees the preservation requirements for the Program while assembling components and systems.
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.
This position is shift and/or on-call based, and crucial to maintaining continuous operations and ensuring the highest level of service for our stakeholders. This requires shift rotation and/or availability including day, evening, and night shifts, as well as weekends and holidays, depending upon project or team needs;
Experience & Competencies
Essential:
- Comprehensive experience in engineering and assembly work on similar large construction, scientific or technical- international projects.
- Proven ability to lead and advise on assembly of a complex Tokamak project from inception to completion ensuring smooth execution..