Mechanical Technician / Feinwerkmechaniker*in

Starforge
Starforge

Full-time

Posted on Nov 11, 2026

Munich, Garching · Full-time · On-site

About Starforge

Starforge is on a mission to make fusion energy a practical utility by factory-manufacturing modular, fleet-deployable fusion reactors. We are fusion's Henry Ford moment.

Our first reactor product line, Unit One, is a 250 MWe spherical tokamak, built from demountable high-temperature superconducting magnets and designed in modular blocks so that every component can be factory-manufactured as well as replaced on site.

Our team comes from the Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics, MIT, Commonwealth Fusion Systems, Tokamak Energy, KIT, Lilium, and GE.

Come and join us in building the future.

Build Unit One's magnets as our Industrial Mechanic

Our magnet lab is where ideas become hardware: vacuum chambers, cryocoolers, test fixtures and our first superconducting coils. Builds and tests happen every week, and they only work if assemblies are done right, issues are raised early and remedied accordingly. This is your chance to bring your experience to the team that builds the first fusion magnets, support our engineers and to set the standard for how our prototyping lab works.

You will bring hands-on mechanical expertise in our Prototyping shop from day one. You will report to the COO, and work closely with our magnet, manufacturing, mechanical and cryogenics engineers.

What you'll do

  • Assemble test fixtures, vacuum chambers, cryostats and magnet components with precision and care
  • Build, run, and maintain our systems: backing and turbo pumps, gauges, and helium leak testing
  • Install, assemble and run cryocoolers, and handle liquid nitrogen safely
  • Support coil builds and test campaigns from set-up to tear-down
  • Make small parts and modifications, and feed improvements from the bench to design
  • Manufacture superconducting magnets and joints along with the prototyping team, keep meticulous documents and continuously improve our methods
  • Keep the lab organized, equipment maintained and work documented
  • Build and champion a strong safety and quality culture in the lab

    • What we're looking for

  • At least 3 years working experience in multidisciplinary, fast-paced hardware environment
  • Completed vocational training as Industriemechaniker, Feinwerkmechaniker or similar, or Techniker/Meister, or equivalent experience
  • Hands-on experience building industrial process equipment: machines, frames, vacuum pumps, gauges, seals, fittings, and leak testing
  • Thorough documentation and organization skills
  • Drive to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Comfort and prior experience communicating in an technical English environment Bonus points:
  • Experience with superconducting magnets, scientific instruments, space hardware, cryogenic, or aerospace test equipment
  • Experience in industrial research or academic laboratories
  • Experience on metal workshop tools e.g. lathe, mill, welding, etc
  • Fluency in both English and German
  • Crane or forklift license

    • What we offer

  • Opportunity to build first-of-a-kind hardware that creates the future of fusion
  • Makerspace membership paid by the company

    • We welcome applications from experienced technicians and from people excited about moving into fusion from research labs, aerospace, medical, vacuum or cryogenics companies. If you meet the must-haves and the work excites you, apply!

    How to apply

    Send your CV and a short note on one assembly or set-up you built, and what you would dodifferently today, via this form.

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