Mechanical Design Engineer

The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek ambitious, talented people in different fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

ESS can offer a variety of things, such as passionate and international colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging, exciting and high paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and great ways of leading and interacting with people from all over the world.

Come and change the world with us!

ESS is now looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer for the Technical Projects Group within the Neutron Scattering Systems (NSS) Project division. 

The NSS Project Division is responsible for construction and commissioning of the neutron beam instruments for the ESS. The scope of the division includes neutron detectors and data acquisition electronics, chopper systems, experiment control systems, electrical and service infrastructure, the neutron bunker (radiological shielding and infrastructure), and a test beamline.

The Technical Projects Group is responsible for management of engineering of the neutron beam instruments, design and manufacturing of the neutron bunker and radiation shielding, design support for common projects (such as choppers, detectors, beam monitors, motion and shutter systems), as well as delivery and integration of electrical infrastructure and instrument electrical systems.

Job description
As Mechanical Design Engineer for the Technical Projects Group you will be required to:


•  perform engineering designs of instrument mechanical subsystems, respecting principles of robust design and using CAD software, specifically CATIA V6
• establish detailed mechanical specifications based on scientific requirements and by liaising with the various stakeholders,


• Generate, maintain and update drawings in the ESS CATIA environment


• deliver mechanical engineering design in accordance with the ESS engineering processes
• analyze engineering problems using traditional analytical methods and FEA packages,
• Work independently and take responsibility for the design development
• prepare engineering documentation including quality assurance as appropriate
• participate and execute relevant reviews / validation,
• write technical specifications, perform market surveys and price enquiries to find appropriate suppliers.
• provide technical and administrative support during system testing, integration and commissioning.
• Some travelling is to be expected. 

In short we believe you have a strong interest in mechanical design and innovation, from modelling to  the  manufacturing  of  devices  and  systems.

An essential aspect is the close collaboration with various ESS stakeholders including the instrument project teams, instrument technology groups but also procurement and facility management.

Qualifications:
You are required to:


• Hold a master’s degree in engineering and have experience in mechanical engineering of complex engineering problems using 3D CAD software and FEA packages.
• Minimum 10 years of work experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer is required
• Experience in being the lead designer is an advantage  
• Experience from large-scale science projects is an advantage 
• Experience in neutron instrumentation, including sample environment systems, is a strong advantage, as is mechanical design experience from the nuclear industry
• Expert knowledge in CATIA, V5 is required, V6 an advantage
• Solid knowledge of engineering codes and standards is required

As working in an international environment will challenge your ability to handle cultural diversity, it is important that you have successfully managed this in previous employments. Experience of working in an international environment is essential and we expect you to be fluent in written and spoken English. Knowledge of additional languages is beneficial.

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, fast pace of work, and an international atmosphere with highly skilled personnel. You must therefore enjoy the diversity of such an environment and have a personality suited for the challenges it presents. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative, being self-motivated, organised and have an ability to work independently to tight deadlines.

We truly believe that you:

- are open to new challenges,

- can adapt quickly to fast evolving environment, placing strain on your engineering capabilities,

- are keen to work in very diverse working environment where engineers and scientists alike are from all corners of the world,

- enjoy collaboration and identify yourself as a team player

- can easily identify what is needed of you and successfully perform your work in a systematic and methodical way

- have passion for innovation, and for developing systems that ‘have never been done before’,

 

Duration & Location
This is a permanent position.

Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. 

Start date
The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

Please provide an application letter and your curriculum vitae in English by clicking on “apply” and follow the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is August 07, 2022.

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

For further information regarding the position, please contact the Recruiting Manager, Marie-Louise Ainalem, Group Leader Technical Projects, marie-louise.ainalem@ess.eu.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Karin Vandenborre, karin.vandenborre@ess.eu.

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt, conny.wendt@ess.eu

or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Yngve Levinsen, Yngve.Levinsen@ess.eu

We look forward to receiving your application!