Fluids and Cryogenics Technician

Softy; France; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Home working (under certain conditions

Generous annual paid leave

Excellent health cover

Relocation assistance

Expatriation allowance

Productivity bonus

Language courses

Transport and canteen subsidies

Résumé du poste

The ILL in Grenoble seeks a technician to manage cryogenic fluid distribution and helium recovery, joining the Services for Advanced Neutron Environments. You will also help design future cryogenic systems, and perform checks, maintenance, and monthly reporting on consumption.

The role requires a Level 5 qualification in physical measurements, hands-on electronics, mechanical awareness, and strong teamwork in an international setting; fluent English is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 5 qualification in physical measurements is required.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and web applications is expected.
• Experience with embedded electronics and some mechanical engineering knowledge.
• Strong team player with a service-oriented attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in developing unique devices in a multicultural, international setting.
• Fluent English is required as the working language.

Responsabilités

• Responsible for cryogenic fluid distribution and helium recovery.
• Perform regular checks to ensure distribution and recovery systems work properly.
• Maintain and requalify equipment, upgrade measurement electronics.
• Produce monthly reports on helium consumption and recovery.
• Contribute to design and construction of future cryogenic systems.

Connaissances

Spreadsheets

Web applications

Embedded electronics

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Team player

Service-oriented

Interpersonal skills

Multicultural environment

Technical problem solving

Formation

Level 5 qualification in physical measurements

Description du poste

The ILL is an international research facility at the forefront of neutron science and technology. Its High-Flux Nuclear Reactor delivers the world’s most intense neutron beams to a suite of over 40 scientific instruments . Every year, some 1800 international researchers visit the ILL to carry out cutting-edge experiments across a range of scientific disciplines, driving innovation in the fields of health, energy, the environment and quantum materials. The ILL is also involved in the production of radioisotopes for medical applications. The ILL employs over 500 staff from 25 different countries, in a diversity of careers and a multicultural and inclusive environment.

The Science Division at ILL brings together close to 200 scientists, engineers, and technicians who work collaboratively to provide users with advanced experimental capabilities and expert scientific support. The DS is responsible by operating world-class neutron scattering instruments, supporting an international user community, conducting cutting-edge research, and developing new experimental techniques. In addition, the division drives the development of next-generation instrumentation and computational tools, fosters international collaborations, and contributes to advanced training.

About the position

Cryogenic fluids are at the heart of our activities: without them, it would not be possible to conduct experiments at very low temperatures and high magnetic fields. We are looking for a technician who will be responsible for cryogenic fluid distribution and helium recovery – an activity with scientific, economic and environmental implications. The technician will also help to design our future cryogenic systems.

Your tasks

You will join the team of the Services for Advanced Neutron Environments, where you will be responsible for cryogenic fluid distribution and helium recovery.

In this role, you will:

• Perform regular checks to ensure that the distribution and recovery systems are working properly.
• Perform maintenance and regulatory requalification of equipment, and upgrade measurement electronics.
• Produce monthly reports on helium consumption and recovery.

You will also participate, from time to time, in the design and construction of cryogenic systems.

Desired profile

• You have a Level 5 qualification (NVQ, BTEC HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in physical measurements.
• You are proficient in the use of spreadsheets and web applications, as well as embedded electronics, and have some knowledge of mechanical engineering.
• You are a strong team player with an inquiring mind and a meticulous approach to your work. A service-oriented attitude and strong interpersonal skills would be highly appreciated.
• You are interested in developing unique devices, are keen to work in a multicultural environment, and enjoy tackling technical challenges.
• You are proficient in English, the working language in our international environment.

Required skills

Application requirements

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Position characteristics

Offer info

Published on 09/24/2026

Published until: 11/01/2026

Permanent contract Full time Experience preferred License not required Second year to fourth year university level Level 5 qualification in physical measurements. Reference 26/43

To be defined according to profile

As soon as possible

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 permanent 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 details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.