Automation Engineer

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL); France; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Expatriation allowance

Health cover

Annual leave

Job summary

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in Grenoble, France, seeks an Automation Engineer to design, implement and commission PLC and HMI systems for high‑temperature furnaces, 2000-bar gas generators and cryostat benches, using Schneider PLC tools and EXOR HMI in a cutting‑edge research setting.

You hold a Master’s degree in Automation Engineering with several years of hands‑on experience, love technical challenges, and work well in a multicultural team.

Qualifications

• Level7 qualification (Master's degree) in Automation Engineering.
• Several years of experience using human‑machine interface (EXOR) and PLC (Schneider) development tools.
• Strong teamwork and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Program and commission PLC and HMI for high‑temperature furnaces, gas generators, and cryostat test benches.
• Investigate application of machine learning to control systems and predictive maintenance.

Skills

Automation engineering

HMI (EXOR) experience

Schneider PLC tools

Team player

Education

Master's degree in Automation Engineering

Tools

EXOR

Schneider PLC

Job description

Core mission

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world‑class research.The ILL's Services for Advanced Neutron Environments (SANE) is responsible for the development, maintenance and user support of neutron instruments. In order to maintain our leadership position and ensure a high standard of service, we wish to modernise and improve the sample environment controllers used on the neutron beams.

Your tasks

• PLC and HMI programming and commissioning of:
  • power supply panels for 1100°C and 1600°C furnaces
  • 2000-bar helium pressure generators
  • cryostat test benches
• Investigation of the application of machine learning to control systems and predictive maintenance.

Your profile

• You hold a Level7 qualification (Master's degree or equivalent) in Automation Engineering, with several years' experience using human‑machine interface (EXOR) and PLC (Schneider) development tools.
• You are passionate about systems automation, are keen to work in a multicultural environment, and enjoy tackling technical challenges.
• You are a strong team player and have good analytical skills.
• You are keen to be involved in every stage of a project, from the design phase through to commissioning.

What we offer

Quality of life - This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, 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 secure 'specified-purpose' fixed‑term position based in Grenoble 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. For more information, please visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.

Equal opportunities and diversity statement

We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

About ILL

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. United by our passion for progress and technology, we drive science and research forward every day. Together, we can pave the way for discoveries that will help to make our world a better place.