Mechanical Engineer

Scope of the assignment

The tasks shall include but not limited to: - Work as integral member of the Neutron Chopper Work package. - Supporting the delivery of Tranche 2 and 3 Scientific Instruments. - Integrate components designed in our partner facilities and manage their integration into the ESS Master CAD model - Participate directly in the system assembly, machine installation and relevant operations: Activities and work can take place on surface assembly halls (laboratories). - Generate, maintain and update 2D drawings in CATIA environment and interact/archive them in CHESS (the ESS in-house CAD management software tool). - Generate 2D design from 3D input. - Generate 3D model from 2D input. - Generate 2D and 3D from Requirements input. - Generation and updates of conceptual, draft, detailed and manufacturing 2D drawings (and 3D models) in CATIA V6. - Produce, update and review technical documentation. - Provide installation coordination on site, Generate 2D installation drawings and documentation. - Follow-up manufacturing of components, monitor production performance and conduct engineering quality and acceptance inspections. - Document and present your work as appropriate. - Reviewer responsibility in the Mechanical Engineering discipline, drawings, and engineering packages. - Review 2D drawing according to mechanical standardization norms and codes for but not limited to GPS tolerancing, ISO, etc. Self-manage and self-prioritization skills are necessary.

Technical & Engineering skills & background

- Higher Technical or University engineering degree in mechanical engineering or other closely equivalent engineering degree - Knowledge of basic mechanical engineering - Knowledge of additive or composite manufacturing - Minimum 2 years of CAD mechanical design engineering experience - Minimum 1 years of working experience in CATIA design - Experience with application of coatings based on epoxy resins - Experience on tooling design - Experience with design maturity, versioning and release - Previous work experience in scientific facility is a bonus. - Experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and its application to production drawings - Experience and knowledge of maintenance drawings and installation drawings (also industrial) will be an asset. - Experience and knowledge of technical documentation and configuration management will be an asset. - Relevant experience in designing mechanical apparatuses fulfilling specific needs for accelerator and detector environments will be an asset. - Engineering experience on any of the following technologies: radiation background, vacuum, pressure, gas flow, magnetic field, low-frequency radiofrequency, high temperature, cryogenic, or electrical and electronics will be considered an asset.

Behavioral

- Showing initiative: Demonstrate self-motivation is essential. - Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting; projecting self-confidence when presenting ideas, proposals, and opinions. - Following orders: Communicating effectively with the goal to understand and follow orders, propose technical solutions at the direction set from management. - Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. - Demonstrates an understanding of how one issue may be a part of a much larger system. Produces pragmatic and workable solutions to a range of problems. - Achieving results: having a structured and organized approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; producing comprehensive work / project plans considering resources and contingencies. - Adaptability, good communication skills and the ability to identify issues and proactively work to solve them are necessary to perform well in this position. - Adaptability to the continuously updating and changing project needs and flexibility to manage work according to project needs. - Excellent oral and written English skills are prerequisites; knowledge of other European language(s) would be an advantage.