190608 Mid-level research support technician

Universidade de Vigo; España; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Universidade de Vigo invites applications for a First Stage Researcher (R1) in the School of Telecommunications Engineering. The role centers on designing mechanical solutions for electronic equipment, translating requirements into manufacturable components, and developing 3D models with SolidWorks.

You will perform structural simulations, fabricate prototypes via additive manufacturing, and coordinate with suppliers and software teams to optimize system integration.

Qualifications

• Academic background and other courses.
• Verifiable professional experience.
• Knowledge of languages (Spanish, English, Galician) with practical application in a professional setting.
• Experience in the mechanical design of equipment or products using SolidWorks to develop parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience in structural simulation using HyperMesh or equivalent CAE tools and additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical solutions for electronic equipment and advanced systems.
• Develop 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks.
• Perform structural simulations with HyperMesh or equivalent tools to validate designs.
• Manufacture, assemble, and validate prototypes using additive manufacturing.
• Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams on system integration.

Skills

Spanish language

English language

Galician language

Education

Academic background in engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks

HyperMesh

Job description

Organisation/Company Universidade de Vigo Department T14 Signal and Communications Theory Research Field Engineering » Other Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 18 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 190608 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Design mechanical solutions for electronic equipment and advanced systems, translating requirements into manufacturable components and assemblies.

Develop 3D models, drawings, and technical documentation using SolidWorks.

Perform structural simulations with HyperMesh or equivalent tools to validate and optimize designs.

Manufacture, assemble, and validate prototypes using additive manufacturing and other prototyping techniques.

Collaborate with hardware, firmware, and software teams on system integration, troubleshooting issues, and improving the design.

Select materials, components, and manufacturing processes, coordinating with suppliers throughout development.

*If necessary, candidates must meet the requirements to apply for their HPS.

Item 01: Academic background and other courses. Verifiable professional experience. Knowledge of languages (Spanish, English, Galician) with practical application in a professional setting (punctuation: 30)

Item 02: Proven experience in the mechanical design of equipment or products, using SolidWorks to develop parts, assemblies, and manufacturing drawings, and actively participating from the definition of the solution through the validation of the prototype (punctuation: 25)

Item 03: Experience in structural simulation using HyperMesh or equivalent CAE tools, additive manufacturing, material selection, and optimization of solutions based on criteria such as strength, weight, manufacturability, and integration with electronic systems (punctuation: 20)

Item 04: Experience in preparing technical engineering documentation, drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs); liaising with suppliers for prototype manufacturing; and identifying technical solutions, demonstrating organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound technical judgment (punctuation: 10)

Item 05: Personal interview. The interview will be conducted only with those candidates whose total merit score reaches a minimum of 50 points (punctuation: 15)

Additional Information

2350 € (including the apportionments of extra payments)

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute SCHOOL OF TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING - VIGO Country Spain Geofield