Sample Environment Engineer - High Temperature

The European Spallation Source (ESS) is a partnership organization of 13 European member countries located in the city of Lund, Sweden. The ESS is hiring motivated and inspiring people from across the globe to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source. We seek collaborative, talented people in a range of fields who are excited about playing a part in the future of science in Europe.

We are currently recruiting for the position of Sample Environment Engineer – High Temperature. This is a critical role that exists within the Materials Science and Physics Support group (MSPS) of the Science Division at ESS. As part of the MSPS team at ESS, your primary task will be to define, select, develop, test, integrate and later operate and maintain, innovative sample environment systems for high and ultra-high temperatures at ESS. Such systems are required for experiments throughout the ESS instrument suite, but during your first years at ESS you will focus on sample environment systems needed to enable first science when the facility enters operation.

Come build the future of Science with us!

About the role

Your main responsibilities and tasks will include - but are not limited to:


• Define, design and build, or choose and procure high temperature sample environment systems, such as furnaces, in collaboration with the instrument scientists;
• Test the systems and supervise their control and mechanical integration;
• Lead and/or participate to development projects such as induction furnace or lamp furnace;
• Work closely with other engineers and technicians within and outside the sample environment group;
• Support neutrons instruments and users during operation. This work will include on-call duties at night and during week-ends;
• Collaborate with expert teams within and outside ESS: the selected candidate will be invited to join existing research and development projects and initiate new ones. You will be given the possibility to gain additional professional experience at other scientific facilities if needed.

You will report to:


• the head of the Materials Science and Physics Support Group
• the scientific and professional staff for providing expert engineering assistance and technique for construction, maintenance and operations.
• the technical staff for providing information and expert assistance.

About you

To thrive with us in the MSPS Group we would expect you to have the following background: 


• Master degree (or Bachelor with at least 7 years of experience) in engineering or one of the physical sciences;
• Previous hands-on experience in designing, developing and using high temperature furnaces (above 1000 C);
• Knowledge of control systems and programming (Python and/or Labview);
• Previous experience in operation and supporting users at large facilities and/or research labs will be an asset;

We put great emphasis to personality and attitude: we are looking for a real team player, someone who is sociable, has excellent communication skills and likes to collaborate in a diverse environment. You are reliable, proactive, have a supporting mindset of helping colleagues and users, have the ability to plan and organise your work and are open to learning. 

The working language of ESS is English so fluency in English is required.

What can we offer?

Aside from the opportunity to work at one of only 4 linear accelerator-based Spallation sources on the whole planet, you can also expect:


• An opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science.
• A stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.
• A challenging, exciting and fast-paced work environment.
• Market competitive compensation that is individual and differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements.
• 30 days of annual leave, as well as more than 10 days of public holiday and company days off or days with limited working hours.
• Monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
• Flexible working arrangements and a real work-life balance.

 

Duration & Location

This role is a permanent, full-time position located in Lund, Sweden.

Application & Contact

Please provide your CV in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions.

The closing date for this position is:  30 April 2024

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 Line Manager, Caroline Curfs, Group Leader Sample Environment, Caroline.Curfs@ess.eu.

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Kate Quaak, kathryn.quaak@ess.eu. 

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Conny Wendt at conny.wendt@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu 

We look forward to receiving your application!