Beamline Technician – Precision X-ray Instrumentation

ESRF - The European Synchrotron; Grenoble; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

ESRF, The European Synchrotron, based in Grenoble, France, seeks a Beamline Technician to operate, maintain, develop and optimise ID15A and ID15B beamlines. You will work with scientists, engineers, software developers and visiting researchers to enhance performance and reliability of high-energy X-ray facilities.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, installation and testing of new equipment, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient

Qualifications

• Technical qualification (Bachelor’s degree, DUT, BTS, or equivalent) in mechanical engineering, instrumentation, mechatronics, physical measurements, or a related discipline.
• A minimum of about 5 years of relevant hands‑on experience in precision mechanics, instrumentation, vacuum systems, motion control or scientific equipment maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical and mechanical problems efficiently in a research environment.
• Experience with CAD, machining, control systems, or laboratory instrumentation is advantageous.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Proficiency in English, the working language of the ESRF; knowledge of French is an asset.
• Strong organisational skills, adaptability, and a proactive approach to technical problem-solving

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance of beamline equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing technical and mechanical faults.
• Installing, aligning, testing and commissioning new equipment.
• Participating in the design, fabrication, use and improvement of experimental setups.
• Providing technical and mechanical support to users during experiments.
• Planning maintenance activities and monitoring equipment status and performance.
• Coordinating interventions by external suppliers and contractors.
• Working closely with scientists and ESRF support groups, including mechanics, electronics, vacuum, controls, computing, safety and engineering.
• Ensuring compliance with ESRF safety procedures and promoting a safe working environment.
• Managing technical documentation, equipment inventories and maintenance records.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement, reliability and performance of the beamlines.

Skills

Precision mechanics

Instrumentation

Vacuum systems

Motion control

Scientific equipment maintenance

CAD

Machining

Control systems

Laboratory instrumentation

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CAD software

Job description

ESRF, The European Synchrotron, based in Grenoble, France, seeks a Beamline Technician to operate, maintain, develop and optimise ID15A and ID15B beamlines. You will work with scientists, engineers, software developers and visiting researchers to enhance performance and reliability of high-energy X-ray facilities.

The role involves preventive and corrective maintenance, installation and testing of new equipment, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, efficient