Arbetsbeskrivning

Context As an experiment support and instrument technician, you will ensure that the experimental equipment works properly and will provide support for the experiments conducted at the ILL. Within the ILL's Large Scale Structures group (LSS), you will act as technical contact for the instrument Super-ADAM, which is used for neutron reflectometry experiments. As such, you will work closely with the other technicians in the group, as well as with the scientists in charge of the instruments (experimental stations) you are assigned to. Depending on requirements, you may also be asked to work on other instruments of the LSS group. Your tasks Within the LSS group, working in close collaboration with the instrument team, you will have the following duties: -Carry out maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs on the instruments and ancillary equipment -Participate in technical projects on the instruments, for example involving the sample environment -Produce drawings (in SolidWorks), fine-tune equipment and maintain technical documentation -Perform machining on conventional machine tools such as lathe/milling machines -Assist instrument scientists and visiting scientists with the preparation of their experiments and advise instrument users on technical matters concerning sample environment and instrumentation during experiments -Contribute to the design and development of equipment for Super-ADAM and other instruments of the LSS group in collaboration with other ILL services -Ensure compliance with instrument safety regulations, particularly those related to nuclear safety. Your profile -You have a Level 4/5 qualification (HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or a similar field, together with a few years of professional experience. -You have a basic knowledge of conventional physical measurement techniques, such as optical, electrical or mechanical techniques, for measuring pressure, controlling liquid and gas flow, etc. -You can perform maintenance on conventional equipment, including laboratory apparatus. -You have a practical approach to your work and are keen to learn new skills. -You are capable of working independently on a wide variety of projects. -You possess the necessary interpersonal skills to work with in-house and visiting scientists. 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 permanent position in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits We offer generous social benefits (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 06.04.2025, quoting reference number 25/19. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness, including for working under ionising radiation, is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.