Beamline Technical Support Technician

ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; Grenoble; Hybride; EUR 28 000 - 42 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support

Competitive compensation package

Résumé du poste

The ESRF - The European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble seeks a Beamline Technical Support Technician to join the Collaborative Research Group Liaison Office, supporting operation, maintenance and improvement of state-of-the-art beamlines.

Under the Liaison Engineer, you will coordinate with mechanics, electronics, detectors and external contractors, maintain inventory, produce technical documentation, and contribute to CRG beamline meetings.

Qualifications

• A technical qualification at Bachelor level (2–3 years of higher education).
• Initial experience in installation, maintenance or operation of technical or scientific equipment.
• Good organisational, communication and coordination skills.
• Practical, problem-solving approach and willingness to learn.
• Interest in working with mechanics, electronics, instrumentation and computing.

Responsabilités

• Monitoring and following up on technical intervention requests.
• Interacting with ESRF support groups (mechanics, electronics, detectors, sample environment, etc.) and external contractors to ensure successful completion of tasks.
• Maintaining the equipment inventory.
• Providing hands-on technical support for the CRG beamlines and preparing related technical documentation.
• Participating in regular meetings with the CRG beamlines and instrument teams.

Connaissances

Instrumentation

Industrial maintenance

Mechatronics

Electronics

Mechanical engineering

Formation

Bachelor-level technical qualification

Description du poste

• Job title: Beamline Technical Support Technician
• Ref.: 26-27-P-EXP-CRG
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Working time: Full-time job
• Publication start on Intranet: 27/08/2026

You will join the Collaborative Research Group (CRG) Liaison Office and work closely with beamline teams, ESRF technical support groups and external partners to support the operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of state-of-the-art beamlines operated in partnership with external research institutes.

Working as part of a team under the supervision of the Liaison Engineer, your main responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and following up on technical intervention requests.
• Interacting with ESRF support groups (mechanics, electronics, detectors, sample environment, etc.) and external contractors to ensure the successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Maintaining the equipment inventory.
• Providing hands-on technical support for the CRG beamlines and preparing related technical documentation.
• Participating in regular meetings with the CRG beamlines and instrument teams.

Expected profile

You are a technician with a background in instrumentation, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electronics, mechanical engineering or a related technical field. You enjoy working in a multidisciplinary scientific environment where you can combine hands-on technical work with coordination activities.

You have:

• A technical qualification at Bachelor level (2–3 years of higher education).
• Initial experience in the installation, maintenance or operation of technical or scientific equipment.
• Good organisational, communication and coordination skills.
• A practical, problem-solving approach and a willingness to learn.
• An interest in working with a wide range of technologies, including mechanics, electronics, instrumentation and computing.

Experience gained in a research laboratory, scientific facility or complex industrial environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

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

What makes the ESRF experience unique…

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 ourcompetitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble

For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

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