Electrical Technician (f/m/d)

About Focused Energy

Focused Energy is an international deep‑tech company based in Germany and the US, working to commercialise laser‑driven nuclear fusion. Our mission is to provide clean, safe, and virtually unlimited energy to the world. We are rapidly scaling and looking for talented individuals who thrive in building clarity and structure within fast‑growing environments. Join us as an Electrical Technician and help to provide the clean energy of the future! In this role, you will play a key role in building, wiring, maintaining, and testing critical infrastructure and custom equipment used across our experimental and production environments to ensure high reliability and safety of electrical components and systems. You will collaborate with a passionate team where vibrant teamwork is the foundation for creating world‑changing technology.

What You’ll Do

Electrical design and manufacturing: Layout, wire up and document inter‑ and intrasystem connections, rack assemblies, control cabinets, panels; advise other employees regarding finding a solution to electronics‑related issues.

Installation and integration: Install and commission electrical parts and systems within laboratory space.

Maintenance and troubleshooting: Preventive maintenance, diagnose faults and perform repairs on wiring, systems, devices.

Testing, compliance and quality assurance: Run acceptance & safety tests (DGUV/VDE, PE resistance, EMC...), manage test records; functional testing of assemblies.

Management: Manage tools, inventory and workspace.

Who You Are

• Qualification as an electrician in accordance with VDE1000‑10, DGUV V3 / BGVA3.
• Completed apprenticeship as an electrical engineer or similar, or completed degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable field.
• Strong practical skills in wiring, crimping, soldering.
• Confident with measurement equipment: multimeter, continuity/insulation testers, oscilloscope, LCR meters…
• Clear communicator (English or German), organized, proactive, detail‑oriented.
• Practical, hands‑on approach to installation and troubleshooting activities.
• Familiar with DIN/VDE/DGUV basics and safe work practices, commitment to safety and high technical standards.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems, panel design, and control wiring.
• Experience supporting complex R&D or scientific equipment installations.
• Bonus: PLC/embedded I/O, ECAD & labeling systems, vacuum/laser‑lab experience.

Why Work with Us?

• Innovative Technology & Mission: Be part of a cutting‑edge company working on groundbreaking research in clean energy and scientific discovery.
• Career Development: We invest in our people. This is an opportunity to join an early, growing company at the forefront of new technology, where you’ll have the opportunity to develop and grow your career.
• Collaborative Culture: Work with great people in a dynamic, international environment with top‑tier scientists, engineers, and professionals passionate about solving global challenges.
• Ownership: Take ownership from day 1 and drive impact by making decisions, solving challenges, and shaping the future of our company.
• Your Success is our Success: We offer a competitive salary and company ownership in the form of stock options, giving you a direct stake in our success and ownership in what we build together.
• Vacation Days: We support your work‑life balance by granting you 30 days of vacation per year.
• Flexibility: Work should fit around your life, not the other way around. We offer the ability to work from our office, but some flexibility to work from home as well.
• Snacks and Drinks: Our office fridges are never empty. Enjoy our healthy snacks and drinks. Our Darmstadt office even offers a subsidised canteen with delicious lunch options daily.
• Retirement Plan: If you decide on a private pension plan, we will finance 20% on top of your monthly contributions, plus loyalty incentives.
• Events: We organise regular events to foster team bonding, encourage collaboration, and build a strong, supportive company culture. Connect with colleagues across departments, share ideas, and have fun together, both in and outside of the workplace.

Focused Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Focused Energy will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, benefits.