Beamline Technical Support Technician The European Synchrotron (ESRF)

Diamond Light Source Ltd; Grenoble; Hybrid; EUR 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

The ESRF in Grenoble invites applications for a Beamline Technical Support Technician to join the CRG Liaison Office, supporting operation, maintenance and improvement of beamlines operated in partnership with external institutes.

Under the Liaison Engineer, you will monitor requests, coordinate with mechanics, electronics, detectors and contractors, maintain inventory and prepare technical documentation for the CRG beamlines.

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 approaches.
• Interest in mechanics, electronics, instrumentation and computing.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring and following up on technical intervention requests.
• Interacting with ESRF support groups and external contractors to complete 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.

Skills

Instrumentation

Industrial maintenance

Mechatronics

Electronics

Mechanical engineering

Education

Bachelor level qualification

Job description

At a glance

• Job title: Beamline Technical Support Technician
• Ref.: 26-27-P-EXP-CRG
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Working time: Full-time job
• Salary range: 32 K€ minimum
• Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 27/08/2026

Context & Job description

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 our competitive 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.

Company description

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.