Vacuum Technician – Accelerator & Beamline Systems

MAX IV Laboratory; Lunds kommun; On-site; SEK 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

MAX IV Laboratory in Lund is seeking a skilled vacuum technician to support accelerators and beamlines through installations, testing and maintenance. You will join the vacuum team of engineers and technicians with extensive experience in vacuum systems for particle accelerators.

As part of the role you will perform testing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, maintain stock, assist with new projects, and help plan shutdown activities. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Technical education in mechanics, electronics, vacuum or relevant fields.
• Experience with technical or laboratory equipment.
• Good command in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide vacuum technology support for accelerators and beamlines.
• Install and test vacuum equipment according to standards.
• Perform vacuum-related services: cleaning, pumping down, leak tests, bakeout.
• Troubleshoot vacuum issues with the team.
• Monitor and maintain vacuum systems; health checks.
• Keep vacuum hardware stock and assist with procurement.
• Support planning and execution of shutdown activities.
• Train MAX IV employees in vacuum equipment use and maintenance.
• Prepare and maintain documentation and technical reports.

Skills

Initiative

Teamwork

Communication

Quality-conscious

Structured

Service-minded

Education

Technical education in mechanics/electronics/vacuum

Tools

Vacuum hardware monitoring

Job description

MAX IV Laboratory in Lund is seeking a skilled vacuum technician to support accelerators and beamlines through installations, testing and maintenance. You will join the vacuum team of engineers and technicians with extensive experience in vacuum systems for particle accelerators.

As part of the role you will perform testing, troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, maintain stock, assist with new projects, and help plan shutdown activities. English proficiency is required.