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 fast-paced work environment. We value and need expertise, innovative minds and people from all over the world.
Come and change the world with us!
ESS is now looking for a Survey/Mechanical Technician for the Survey, Alignment & Metrology (SAM) Team organized within the Operation and Infrastructure Directorate. The SAM Team is providing central technical services to all ESS projects during design, manufacturing, installation, operation and maintenance phases.
The team’s mandate includes:
- Geodetic aspects of the reference systems, establishment and maintenance of the geodetic reference network.
- Accurate positioning of beam line components according to specifications.
- Geometrical control, inspection and metrology works on the beam components, target elements and neutron instruments.
- Precise assembly support, Fiducialization measurements and reverse engineering measurements.
- As-built measurements (controlling building construction and critical components prior installation)
- Ensure integration of existing and future machine and experiments upgrades from Alignment point of view.
The vacant position offers a unique chance to join a small technical team, highly skilled and focused on delivering effective support to the organization. A dynamic and ever-changing workload is expected for the coming years during the installation phase, and will slowly transition to an increased focus on supporting ESS scientific user community, operation and maintenance of the facility.
Job description
As Survey, Alignment and Metrology technician, you will be introduced to all specific instrumentations, tools and process already implement in the SAM Section. You will learn how to operate laser tracker, laser scanner, coordinate measuring machine , photogrammetry and other surveying equipment. You will be introduced to the processing, analysis and reporting of the data collected using a set of metrology software’s. You will be participating in exciting and very challenging assembly works on the field.
Your main responsibilities:
• Initially under the supervision of a SAM engineer, you will participate to all SAM job requests on the field to get used to the instrumentation and processes: you will be marking on the floor, scanning component, stationing instruments, drilling concrete to install references, acting on adjustment mechanisms to move heavy load on a very precise and controlled manner.
• In the office, you will learn how to extract data from the CAD system and also assist in the processing of the measurements using our set of metrology software.
• You will help in maintaining the Metrology Lab with its set of instruments and tools.
Description of the successful applicant
The profile, character and personality of the individual ESS is searching for includes:
• A quick learner who enjoys working in a constantly changing working environment;
• Is structured and meticulous in their working methods;
• Is consistently motivated to deliver work which meets the needs and expectations from the organization and work packages;
• Has an outgoing, respectful and engaging personality;
• Clear and concise communication skills to ensure requirements and details are fully understood between all parties;
• Must have a strong attention to detail
• Open minded to discover new or niche technologies.
Qualifications and experience shall include:
• Practical hands-on mechanical experience supporting large-scale construction and/or installations projects is an advantage
• Experience with CAD tools is an advantage
• Experience in survey is an advantage
• Experience in metrology and operating a coordinate measuring machine is an advantage
• Driven license category B is a must
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Duration & Location
This is a permanent position with six months initial probationary period.
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.
For some roles at ESS health check-ups and security clearance are required, and thus this might be applicable in the final parts of the recruitment process. The applicant is expected to be fit to perform the applicable tasks of this recruitment.
This position is open until filled. Please submit your application as soon as possible.
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, Fabien Rey, Group Leader Integration Services,
[email protected].
For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Kate Quaak,
[email protected].
For trade union information please contact Unionen / Conny Wendt at +46 72 179 24 63.
or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Yngve Levinson at +46 72 179 22 04.
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