Mechanical Design Engineer (CAD)

1000 European Molecular Biology Laboratory; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Résumé du poste

EMBL Grenoble seeks a CAD Engineer to join the Instrumentation Team, developing high-precision scientific instruments for MX, SAXS and Cryo-EM/ET. You will design mechanical and electrical aspects, manufacture and assemble components, and develop control software in collaboration with ESRF partners.

The role involves vacuum and cryogenic environments, documentation, and close teamwork with engineers, scientists and external partners across multiple campuses.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Strong experience with CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, including simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience designing systems for vacuum and cryogenic environments.
• Experience in precision mechanical design.
• Basic knowledge of physics, electronics, and optics.
• Good understanding of manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly processes.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to present and justify technical solutions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; good communication in English and working knowledge of French.
• Experience in prototype development and assembly; experience in international research environments; familiarity with scientific instrumentation or robotics.

Responsabilités

• Computer-aided design of new robotic and mechatronic systems operating in highly constrained environments, including cryogenic and vacuum conditions.
• Mechanical design and optimisation of precision components and assemblies.
• Follow-up of manufacturing activities through the in-house workshop and external suppliers.
• Mechanical assembly, integration, and commissioning of new instruments.
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and external partners throughout the development process.
• Meet project deadlines while delivering industrial-quality designs and documentation.

Connaissances

SolidWorks

CAD design

Precision mechanical design

Vacuum environments

Cryogenic environments

Team collaboration

Electronics basics

Formation

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Outils

SolidWorks simulations

Finite element analysis

Description du poste

Overview

EMBL Grenoble seeks a CAD Engineer to join the Instrumentation Team, which develops high-precision instruments for Macromolecular X-ray Crystallography (MX), Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS), and Cryo-Electron Microscopy/Tomography (Cryo-EM/ET). The role involves mechanical and electrical design of scientific instruments, manufacturing and assembly, cabling, and development of high- and low-level control software. You will work with ESRF collaborators, with possible short-term assignments at EMBL Hamburg and Heidelberg.

Responsibilities

• Computer-aided design of new robotic and mechatronic systems operating in highly constrained environments, including cryogenic and vacuum conditions.
• Mechanical design and optimisation of precision components and assemblies.
• Follow-up of manufacturing activities through the in-house workshop and external suppliers.
• Mechanical assembly, integration, and commissioning of new instruments.
• Preparation and maintenance of technical documentation and manufacturing drawings.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, technicians, and external partners throughout the development process.
• Meet project deadlines while delivering industrial-quality designs and documentation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, CAD Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related discipline.
• Strong experience with CAD software, ideally SolidWorks, including simulation and analysis tools.
• Experience designing systems for vacuum and cryogenic environments.
• Experience in precision mechanical design.
• Basic knowledge of physics, electronics, and optics.
• Good understanding of manufacturing methods, tolerancing, and assembly processes.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with ability to present and justify technical solutions.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills; good communication in English and working knowledge of French.
• Experience in prototype development and assembly; experience in international research environments; familiarity with scientific instrumentation or robotics.

Contract and Benefits

• Contract length: 3 years.
• Salary: grade 4-6 (monthly salary starting at €3,335.43 after tax, before 13% EMBL social security deductions, plus other paid benefits).
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance for you and your immediate family, generous annual leave, pension, and other allowances.
• Flexible working arrangements and campus life amenities where available.

How to apply

To apply, submit a cover letter and a CV through the online system. Applications will close at 23:59 CET on the date shown. A response is anticipated within two weeks after the closing date.