Mechatronics Technician

Updated: 2 months ago
Location: Grenoble, RHONE ALPES
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Mar 2024

19 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility
Research Field

Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

France
Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 10:13 (Africa/Abidjan)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 21 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.

 

Within the Instrumentation Services and Development Division (ISDD), you will join the Mechanical Engineering Group, comprising 40 engineers and technicians in charge of the development, design, construction and testing of new scientific instruments for the ESRF particle accelerator complex and experimental stations (beamlines).

In the dedicated mechatronics lab and on the beamlines, you will contribute to the installation, start up and testing of advanced high-precision positioning devices integrating actuators, ultra-high precision displacement sensors, real-time active feedback control systems and optical systems. You will work in close relation with mechanical, control, electronics, optical and software engineers.

Your main duties and responsibilities will be the following:

Test bench preparation:

  • Acquisition and control: Use of controllers to acquire sensor signals, and programme automated tests using command interfaces;
  • Signal commissioning and analysis: use of oscilloscopes and multi-metres for rapid debugging of technical issues;
  • Optics: assembly, alignment and testing of standard optical components (interferometers, encoders etc.) and custom optical systems (microscopes, sensors, spectroscopy probes etc.). Set up and perform tests for optical system development or acceptance tests;
  • Mechanics: assembly of test set-ups;
  • Electronics: cables (specification/order/testing), implementation and configuration of electronic systems;
  • Participate in the development phase of new instrumentation.

Measurements and analysis:

  • Measurements with diverse tools and their specific software: dial gauges, micrometres, interferometres, autocollimators...;
  • Follow-up and/or perform acceptance tests (factory or site acceptance tests);
  • Use computing tools for time-based or frequency analysis;
  • Advise about improvements to implement on systems;
  • Write up reports.

Requirements
Research Field
Other
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • Bachelor or equivalent diploma worth at least 120 ECTS) in physical measurements or similar Bac+2
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience
  • Strong skills in physical measurements are required.

In addition, the following skills and qualities are required:

  • Able to operate a complete measurement chain
  • Good understanding of the physical parameters measured in order to be able to detect failures
  • Block diagram programming (Simulink)
  • Interest and dexterity for high precision mechanical assembling and optomechanics 
  • Data processing using Matlab or Python
  • Any knowledge in mechatronics, metrology, mechanics or electronics will be considered an asset
  • Deep sense of service
  • Ability to quickly understand scientific requirements
  • Ability to interact with multi-disciplinary staff and facility users
  • Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

Specific Requirements

Permanent contract.

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

  • Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
  • Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
  • Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
  • Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
  • Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble
  • For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

    The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.


    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    ESRF
    Country
    European Union
    Geofield


    Where to apply
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    Contact
    City

    Grenoble
    Website

    http://www.esrf.eu/
    Street

    71, avenue des Martyrs
    Postal Code

    38000

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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