Electrical Engineering Technician

Context
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) is an international research organisation at the forefront of neutron science and technology.
Come and join our (6-person) Controls and Computing group, which forms part of the Electricity and Electronics Service in ILL's Reactor Division. The role of the Controls and Computing group is to carry out modernisation work, maintenance work and performance tests on ILL's reactor installations, in compliance with associated regulations.

Your tasks
Reporting to the group leader, you will have the following responsibilities:

-Preparing and performing maintenance operations and periodic testing and inspections on measuring equipment, as well as upgrading the control systems equipment and its instrumentation, in collaboration with the suppliers and operator of ILL's high-flux reactor (HFR)
-Updating documentation (electrical drawings)
-Performing testing and maintenance work on analogue circuit boards and control system cabinets in the laboratory
-Preparing maintenance and test procedures, monitoring subcontractors and reporting on activities concerning the quality management system.

Your profile
-You have a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification (NVQ, BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent) or apprenticeship degree in electrical engineering or maintenance, or a Level 4 qualification (A levels, HNC, advanced apprenticeship or equivalent) in maintenance, with at least 15 years of professional experience.
-You are able to modify control system equipment and instrumentation using industrial electrical drawings.
-You are proficient in the use of measuring devices and signal generators.
-You have a service-oriented attitude, a pragmatic approach and are able to work independently or as part of a team while complying with regulatory requirements.

You have a hands-on, meticulous approach to your work, as well as a sense of initiative and autonomy.
What we offer

Quality of life
- A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is 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 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.
Sounds interesting?

Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 17.12.2023, quoting reference number 23/44. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required. You will also have to perform an emergency response role in the event of a crisis.
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe's leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let's work together to change our society and our world for the better.