Automation Engineer

Core mission

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.

The ILL's Services for Advanced Neutron Environments (SANE) is responsible for the development, maintenance and user support of neutron instruments. In order to maintain our leadership position and ensure a high standard of service, we wish to modernise and improve the sample environment controllers used on the neutron beams.

Your tasks

You will join the team of the Services for Advanced Neutron Environments and will contribute to the development and commissioning of new controllers:

. PLC and HMI programming and commissioning of:

- power supply panels for 1100°C and 1600°C furnaces

- 2000-bar helium pressure generators

- cryostat test benches

. Investigation of the application of machine learning to control systems and predictive maintenance.

Your profile

. You hold a Level 7 qualification (Master's degree or equivalent) in Automation Engineering, with several

years' experience using human-machine interface (EXOR) and PLC (Schneider) development tools.

. You are passionate about systems automation, are keen to work in a multicultural environment, and

enjoy tackling technical challenges.

. You are a strong team player and have good analytical skills.

. You are keen to be involved in every stage of a project, from the design phase through to commissioning.

What we offer

Quality of life - This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, ideally located

in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon

international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a

healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous

annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive!

Prospects - We guarantee you a secure 'specified-purpose' fixed-term position based in Grenoble

in a multicultural scientific environment.

Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving

and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer

language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the

staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. For more

information, please visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions.

Sounds interesting?

Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career

portal, quoting reference number 26/35. This vacancy will remain open until we have found the ideal candidate, so do not hesitate to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness, including for work under ionising radiation, is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for

fundamental research using neutrons. United by our passion for progress and technology, we drive science

and research forward every day. Together, we can pave the way for discoveries that will help to make our

world a better place.

www.ill.eu/careers