Technician - Vacuum laboratory and Beam distribution

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. Come and join the "Vacuum" team, which is part of Mechanical Service of the Experimental Halls (SMAE) within the ILL's Projects and Techniques Division. We are looking to recruit a maintenance or mechanical engineering technician. The successful candidate will work directly with the other technicians in the Vacuum laboratory group and will be specifically responsible for the maintenance, operation and in-service monitoring of vacuum systems on all equipment used for our scientific experiments. Your tasks . Guarantee the availability of the vacuum systems in the experimental halls to help ensure that the ILL's user programme of experiments runs to schedule. . Install, connect and repair vacuum pump sets, including carrying out leak tests. . Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on all vacuum pump sets (primary and secondary pumps). . Manage contacts with the subcontractors responsible for pump set maintenance and monitor their work; manage relations with parts suppliers. . Purchase small equipment and spare parts as necessary, in coordination with the other members of the group. . Perform handling and lifting operations for the installation and maintenance of pump sets. . Manufacture simple welded assemblies (e.g. support frames for pump sets). . Contribute to maintaining the safety and compliance of vacuum systems. . Provide technical support and advice to users. . Work with the other groups within the SMAE and provide additional support during reactor shutdown periods. Your profile . You have a Level 4 or Level 5 technical qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or maintenance. . Experience in the maintenance of vacuum equipment or pumping systems (ideally in an industrial or research environment) is desirable. . Skills in reading engineering drawings and assembling and installing technical equipment. . Knowledge of electricity, instrumentation and brazing or welding techniques would be appreciated. . Proficiency in basic IT tools and familiarity with CMMS software. . You must be meticulous and well organised and able to work independently. . You must be fluent in French and speak good technical English to be able to communicate orally. 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 permanent 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 details, 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 by 30.11.2025, quoting reference number 25/63. 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.