Mechanical Engineer for scientific equipment The European Synchrotron (ESRF)

Diamond Light Source Ltd; Grenoble; Sur place; EUR 38 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Relocation support to Grenoble

International environment

Competitive compensation

Résumé du poste

The ESRF, Europe’s premier synchrotron facility in Grenoble, seeks a Mechanical Engineer for scientific equipment to design and oversee high-precision beamline components and accelerator hardware. You will work with senior engineers on opto-mechanics, vacuum and cooling systems, ensuring robust delivery from concept to commissioning.

Expect autonomy, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a role that evolves toward leading complete projects for ESRF beamlines.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Solid skills in drafting, mechanical design, and engineering calculations.
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks).
• Strong interest in scientific instrumentation.

Responsabilités

• Carry out feasibility studies and mechanical design studies for beamlines and accelerators.
• Carry out engineering calculations.
• Supervise production of detailed mechanical drawings and coordinate procurement, manufacturing, testing and installation up to commissioning.
• Follow up installation of major mechanical equipment with other ESRF services.

Connaissances

Mechanical design

Engineering calculations

SolidWorks

English

Procurement/PM

Autonomy

Team collaboration

Formation

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Outils

SolidWorks

Description du poste

• Job title: Mechanical Engineer for scientific equipment
• Ref.: 26-20-P-ISDD-MEG
• Contract type: Permanent contract
• Working time: Full-time job
• Salary range: 42 K€ minimum
• Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 28/05/2026

Context & Job description

You will join a team of engineers and technicians dedicated to the development of advanced instrumentation for the beamlines and accelerator complex of the ESRF.

You will contribute to high-performance mechanical engineering projects involving ultra-high precision technologies, opto-mechanics, vacuum systems and cooling technologies, and will work in close collaboration with senior engineers, who are experienced experts in these fields of advanced instrumentation.

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Carry out feasibility studies and mechanical design studies using computer-assisted tools for components of beamlines and for the accelerators: general layout, high stability supports, opto-mechanical devices (mirrors, monochromators), motorised precision mechanical systems, experimental sample stations
• Carry out engineering calculations
• Supervise the production of detailed mechanical drawings, and coordinate the procurement, manufacturing, testing and installation phases of these equipment up to their commissioning on the beamlines.
• Follow up the installation of major mechanical equipment, in close collaboration with other ESRF services such as infrastructure, electronics, vacuum, alignment and mechanical assembly teams.

In the short term, your main mission will be to contribute to mechanical instrument projects as a member of the project team. Your responsibilities will be in line with your own skills and experience. After an adaptation period, you will be expected to take on complete projects with full autonomy and will be the mechanical correspondent for two ESRF beamlines.

Expected profile

Education:

• Higher university degree (Master or equivalent – 300 ECTS) in mechanical engineering or a related discipline

Technical skills:

• 7 to 10 years of relevant professional experience
• Solid skills in drafting, mechanical design, and engineering calculations
• Proficiency in mechanical CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
• Strong interest in scientific instrumentation
• Experience in procurement, manufacturing, technical follow-up, and/or project management is a strong asset
• Proficiency in English, the working language at ESRF

Non-technical skills:

• Autonomy and ability to work independently
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate in multidisciplinary environments
• Hands-on, practical approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work in a demanding technical environment

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

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

What we offer:

1. Joinan innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
2. Collaboratewith global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
3. Come and live in avibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe’s Green Capital 2022
4. Enjoya workplace designed to support yourquality of life
5. Benefit from ourcompetitive compensationandallowancespackage, includingfinancial 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.