Lab Technician, Mechatronics and Prototyping (Mechatroniker)

Proxima Fusion is hiring a Lab Technician in Munich, a mechatronics specialist or mechanical engineering technician, to turn early mechanical and electromechanical concepts into functional prototypes. You will build and test mechanical and electromechanical prototypes from early-stage design concepts, and carry out rapid prototyping and mechanical assembly trials. You will develop fixtures, test setups and scalable assembly processes, operate milling machines, lathes and test stands, and maintain workshop processes, tools, inventory and calibration. It suits technicians trained in machining, wiring, assembly and test stand technology.

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  Build and test mechanical and electromechanical prototypes based on early-stage design concepts.

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  Carry out rapid prototyping and mechanical assembly trials.

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  Optimize and maintain workshop processes, tools, inventory, and calibration.

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  Operate key workshop equipment such as milling machines, lathes, and test stands.

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  Work closely with engineers to improve prototypes and prepare them for production.

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  Perform incoming goods inspections, maintain PPE and tools, and ensure safe working practices.

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  Maintain a clean, structured, and efficient lab and workshop environment.
  

• Hands-on problem solver with strong practical skills — equally effective working independently and as part of a team in a workshop environment.

• Proactive, communicative, and team-oriented — you thrive when collaborating with engineers and technicians in dynamic development environments.

• Detail-oriented and safety-conscious — with high standards for quality, precision, and safe working practices.

• Adaptable and flexible — you perform well in fast-moving, evolving technical environments with a high degree of ownership.

• Recruiter Interview (30-60 min)

• Technical Screening (30 min)

• Technical Panel (3x60 min)

*This role sits at "PF2" of our framework, please inquire during the recruitment process for further information.

At Proxima Fusion, our mission is bold: making limitless clean energy a reality. To get there, we need a high-performing, diverse team that brings different perspectives, challenges assumptions, and builds together with purpose. We know that diversity of thought and experience leads to better ideas, stronger execution, and a more resilient team. We don’t look at how you identify, what you look like, who you choose to worship or what ethnicity you are. We care about what you can bring to the table.