Context: The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world and hosts over 2000 visits by scientists per year, who come to carry out world-class research. Are you interested in taking up a new challenge in our international institute? Come and join our Instrumentation and Control group, which forms part of the Electricity and Electronics Service in ILL's Reactor Division. In compliance with associated regulations, the Instrumentation and Control group carries out modernisation work, maintenance work and performance tests on ILL's instrumentation, on neutron, radiation protection and thermodynamic measuring instruments and on systems for emergency shutdown and reactor operation. Your tasks: Reporting to the Head of the Electricity and Electronics Service, you will have the following responsibilities: - Manage, lead and develop a team of five technicians - Plan and prepare maintenance work and periodic inspections and testing in collaboration with the operators - Lead and carry out projects to overhaul obsolete installations and projects to create new installations, as well as performing maintenance operations (from drafting specifications through to qualification procedures and commissioning) - Prepare maintenance and test procedures - Monitor subcontractors and report on activities concerning the quality management system - Draft documentation on the installations for the operators. Your profile: - You have a Level 7 qualification (Master's degree or equivalent) in electronics, electrical engineering, maintenance or equivalent, with experience in control systems equipment for industrial or nuclear processes. - We are looking for candidates with initial experience in a management position and/or project management role, as well as an interest in managing a team. - You are able to use electrical drawings to modify control system equipment/instrumentation in an industrial environment. - You are proficient in the use of measuring devices and signal generators. - You have a service-oriented attitude and a pragmatic approach; you must also comply with regulations and be capable of managing priorities. - You have excellent writing skills in French. - You have a hands-on, meticulous approach to your work, as well as a sense of initiative and autonomy. - Fluency in English would be an advantage. What we offer: Quality of life: A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Prospects: We guarantee you a stable for a permanent contract position in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits: We offer generous social bene?ts (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 28.07.2024, quoting reference number 24/19. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening. For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. You will also have to perform an emergency response role in the event of a crisis. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let's work together to change our society and our world for the better. www.ill.eu/careers