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 our Electricity and Electronics Service, which is part of ILL's Reactor Division. The teams within this department are responsible for the design, upgrade, maintenance and performance testing of reactor equipment in strict compliance with the regulations in force.
Your tasks
- Definition of requirements in consultation with the operators of the equipment
- Identification of the most suitable technical solutions
- Drafting of technical specifications
- Technical project monitoring and quality control during the design, construction and commissioning phases.
Your profile
- Level 7 qualification (Master's degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering, automation or equivalent.
- Proven experience in technical project management in an industrial environment.
- Ability to work independently on technical installations, as part of a structured team and within a stringent regulatory framework.
- Meticulous approach, ability to prioritise and take initiatives appropriate to the industrial context.
- Knowledge of lightning protection regulations would be an asset.
- Ability to produce clear and structured technical documentation.
- The position is based at a French basic nuclear facility (INB - installation nucléaire de base) and requires a full understanding of and strict compliance with quality and nuclear safety standards.
Our offer for you
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 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.
How to apply
Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal quoting reference number 26/16. 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.
Job details
- Title: Project Engineer - Electrical Engineering and Automation
- Employer: Institut Laue-Langevin
- Location: 71 avenue des Martyrs Grenoble, France
- Published: [contact details available in the full listing]
- Application deadline: Unspecified
- Job type: Engineer
- Field: Nuclear Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Safety Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering
