Research engineer (SAM)

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top 100 universities. The University has 42 000 students and 7 400 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

MAX IV is a national large-scale research laboratory providing scientists from Sweden and the rest of the world with instruments for research in areas such as materials science, structural biology, chemistry and nanotechnology. Fully developed it will receive more than 2 000 scientists annually. 200 people are currently employed at the MAX IV Laboratory.



Tasks

The tasks include:
• Tunnel and laboratory surveys (coordinate system maintenance).

• Design, manual installation, and adjustment of (geodetic) reference networks.
• Preparing alignment files based on CAD model data in Spatial Analyzer (SA).
• Manual alignment of accelerator and beamline components.
• Measurements using laser trackers, measuring arms (portable CMMs), theodolites and autolevels.
• Analysis of measurement data.

Qualifications:

The successful candidate has a Master of Science (or equivalent) in Engineering in a relevant field. As a person, you are patient, communicative, versatile, and interested in manual work and practical problem solving. You are also willing to learn and investigate new areas with focus on quality, accuracy, and efficiency. Very good skills in English, both oral and written, are required.

Knowledge and experience in the following fields are required:
• Teamwork.
• Precision alignment of scientific equipment using:
  o Laser Trackers.
  o Measuring arms (CMM).
  o Theodolites and autolevels.
• Mechanics.
• Statistical analysis.
• Metrology (Fiducialization). For other tasks (a small fraction of the work), the following fields of experience are meritorious:
• FEA for evaluation of mechanical stability (vibrations).
• CFD for evaluation of thermal stability solutions.



This is a temporary position for 6 months.



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