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 and shutter systems), delivery of electrical infrastructure and integration of instrument electrical systems. The group is also expected to provide design support for sample environment equipment (which is part of Science Directorate project scope).

Job description

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technicians responsible for the Neutron Scattering Systems as well as Sample Environment systems. Developing and adjusting sample environment systems suitable to be used for neutron experiments, requires performing engineering design and analysis on a wide range of mechanical systems. Additional engineering efforts are required for technical infrastructure, standardisation and interface management towards the instrument systems.

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


• establish detailed mechanical specifications based on scientific requirements and by liaising with the various stakeholders,
• analyze engineering problems using traditional analytical methods and FEA packages,
• produce the actual conceptual and detailed engineering designs respecting principles of robust design
• prepare engineering documentation including quality assurance,
• participate and execute relevant reviews / validation,
• provide manufacturing oversight, assembly lead and site acceptance tests related to the mechanical elements / systems,
• provide technical and administrative support during system testing, integration and commissioning.

An essential aspect is the close collaboration with the various ESS stakeholders especially the neutron instrument teams, but also the teams for environment, health & safety as well as manufacturing, procurement and facility management.

Qualifications:

You are required to hold a bachelor or master’s degree in engineering and have experience in mechanical engineering of complex engineering problems using 3D CAD software and FEA packages.

Solid knowledge for engineering codes and standards is required. Experience with scientific instrumentation, vacuum, cryogenic engineering, electromagnetic modelling and working in a research environment would be an advantage.

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.

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 willing to learn quickly when your challenges push you towards uncharted territories of your professional experience,

- 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
The position is a 3 year fixed term 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 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 24th April, 2020.

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 for Technical Projects, marie-louise.ainalem[at]ess.eu.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Tina Nilsson, tina.nilsson[at]ess.eu.

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt at +46 46 888 34 63 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers / Riccardo Bevilacqua at +46 46 888 32 28.

 

We look forward to receiving your application!