Electronics Technician F/M

European Synchrotron Radiation Facility; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An international research facility in Grenoble, France is seeking a technician in the Radio Frequency group to engineer systems for a particle accelerator. Responsibilities include designing electronic boards and maintaining RF systems. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree in electronics and at least 2 years of experience. A competitive compensation package is offered, along with relocation support.

Prestations

Competitive compensation

Financial support for relocation

Vibrant city living in the heart of the Alps

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in electronic circuit design, electrical measurements, AD/DA conversion.
• Team player comfortable in an international scientific environment.

Responsabilités

• Designing and implementing analogue and digital boards.
• Conducting follow-up and maintenance tasks.
• Participating in the operation of the RF system.

Connaissances

Electronic circuit design

Electrical measurements

AD/DA conversion

Solid skills in KiCad

Knowledge of RF techniques

PLC programming

Strong communication skills

Good command of English

Formation

Technical degree in electronics (BTS, DUT, Techniker, or equivalent)

Outils

KiCad

Description du poste

Organisation/Company European Synchrotron Radiation Facility Research Field Physics » Electronics Researcher Profile Other Profession Positions Undergraduate Positions Country France Application Deadline 20 Dec 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Paris) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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.

As a technician in the Radio Frequency group, you will work on the 2.998 GHz system consisting of high-power RF modulators with klystrons that feed the accelerating sections of the LINAC (Linear Accelerator). You will also work on the Injection/Extraction system, which is composed of pulsed power supplies and magnets, which is part of the injector in the ESRF accelerator complex.

You will contribute to the maintenance and upgrading of the system, including the design and implementation of new low-level RF, analogue and digital electronics boards. You will also actively participate in finalising the Linac refurbishment program. Some activities will be related to the preparation works for the new injector test bench at 5.7 GHz.

Your tasks will include:

• Designing and implementing analogue and digital boards, including their assembly into racks
• Follow-up and maintenance tasks
• Participating in the operation of the RF system and RF standby.

As a member of the Accelerator and Source Division, you will be required to contribute up to 15% of your time to the operation of the accelerator complex on shift work for service to the Users.

Expected profile

• A technical degree in electronics (BTS, DUT, Techniker, or equivalent) with at least 120 ECTS credits
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in:
  • Electronic circuit design
  • Electrical measurements
  • AD/DA conversion
• Solid skills in KiCad
• Knowledge of RF techniques and/or PLC programming is a plus
• A team player with strong communication skills, comfortable working in an international scientific environment
• Good command of English (our working language at the ESRF)

Working conditions

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

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

• 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 allowancespackage, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF) Country France City Grenoble Geofield