The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to plan, design, and construct 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, excit... Visa mer
The European Spallation Source, ESS, a partnership of European countries, is hiring motivated and inspired people to plan, design, and construct 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 Senior RF Engineer for the RF Section/Accelerator Division organised within the Machine Directorate. The RF Section is responsible for for defining, designing, installing, commissioning and finally for operating and maintaining the RF systems and amplifiers required for the accelerator and test stands at ESS.
Job description
Your main responsibilities will be to manage and supervise installation, testing and initial operation of the RF systems for one or more sections linac.
In this role you will take responsibility for the coordination of complete RF systems for one or more sections of the linac. This will involve working closely with the different technical disciplines including LLRF, interlock systems and the high power amplifiers. The role will initially focus on installation activities, initial test and commissioning of the systems and will later extend to operation with beam. Additionally, you will act as a deputy to the RF Section Leader and Work Package Manager.
Your main areas of responsibilities as a Senior RF Engineer will be to:
• Manage and supervise installation, testing and initial operation of the RF systems for one or more sections linac
• Act as deputy and support to the RF Section Leader and Work Package Manager;
• Manage installation of future systems and RF projects to improve performance and reliability;
• Identify and manage several projects to improve performance and reliability of ESS;
• Assist with planning and budgeting for assigned projects;
• Oversee and plan for operational and shut down activities;
• Work with and direct In-Kind partners and industry;
• Carry out system testing and fault finding;
Qualifications:
As a senior member of the RF Section, you have a broad background in several disciplines relevant for RF systems as well as experience of installation, commissioning and operation of high power RF systems for accelerators. The subsystems include LLRF, high power sources, solid state amplifiers, RF distribution, phase reference lines, power supplies and auxiliary systems, interlock systems and controls. Educated to a high academic level e.g. a PhD, you have a minimum of 5 year’s post academic experience relevant to the role. Ideally you have theoretical and practical experience with accelerator design, in particular where relevant to the interactions of the RF systems, accelerating structures and the beam.
Work Experience
• Experience with complex high power RF systems preferably with an accelerator background;
• Hands-on experience with design, test and operation;
• Project and/or line management experience of a relevant technical nature.
We truly believe that you have/are:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to efficiently interact with individuals and teams at all levels in the organization;
• Open-minded, organized, conscientious and result-orientated;
• Strong team player with the proven ability to lead and supervise;
• Advanced, yet broad, technical knowledge in relevant disciplines;
• You take initiative and adopt well to changes in priorities and can prioritise and organise your work and that of others while motivating the whole team;
• Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage.
Duration & Location
The position is a fixed term position of 3 years.
Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
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 31 January 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, RF Section Leader, Morten Jensen,
[email protected].
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Karin Vandenborre,
[email protected].
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!
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The European Spallation Source ERIC, with 15 member- and observer countries, is committed to the goal of collectively building and operating a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world’s most powerful neutron source. The European Spallation Source (ESS), will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials – from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. ESS, hosted by Sweden and Denmark, is being built in Lund in collaboration with European scientists and engineers. ESS will initiate the user programme in 2023 and will have more than 500 employees when in operations.
ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of sex, transgender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion or other belief, disability, sexual orientation or age.
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