Job Information
Organisation/Company: INESC TEC
Research Field: Engineering » Industrial engineering; Engineering » Process engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline: 6 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Country: Portugal
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 36
Offer Starting Date: 1 Dec 2026
Reference Number: AE2026-0207
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: RESEARCHER
Job reference: AE2026-0207 (OCEAN_FCT-OCEAN)
INESC TEC - Instituto de Engenharia de Sistemas e Computadores, Tecnologia e Ciência
Job/position/grant: RESEARCHER
City: INESCTEC / ISEP
Research field: Main: ENGINEERING; Sub: Mechanical engineering, Industrial engineering, Process engineering
Job summary: INESC TEC is accepting applications for 1 RESEARCHER job in the Automated Manufacturing and CNC Technologies.
Project: Financiamento complementar de projeto “Teaming for Excellence”: INESCTEC.OCEAN
Scientific Advisor: Carlos Almeida
Duration of the contract: from 2026-12-01 to eventually renewable.
Location: INESCTEC / ISEP
Job description:
Work Area: Automated Manufacturing and CNC Technologies
Project overview: The candidate will be responsible for supporting the management of the INESC TEC marine research laboratory infrastructure, assisting with equipment maintenance, repair, and technical support, as well as the development, design, and manufacture of new mechanical components. These activities will be carried out under the supervision of experienced technicians and will include contributing to the optimisation of machining processes for components used in the construction and operation of robots across different platforms.
Objectives:
- Automated Manufacturing: study of manufacturing processes for metallic and non-metallic components through the integration of automation technologies.
- CNC Machine Components: analysis of the main components of CNC machines, including motors, sensors, and controllers, as well as how they interact with one another.
- CNC Control Systems and Programming: study of control mechanisms, programming using G-code, and the application of automation tools.
- CAM Modelling and Programming: development of three-dimensional models and process simulations using SolidWorks, including G-code generation for machining operations on CNC machines.
- Automated CNC Machine Operation: practical implementation of machining operations, with automatic adjustment of operating parameters.
- Process Inspection and Improvement: automated inspection of manufactured parts, identification of potential defects, and implementation of measures to improve the quality and efficiency of the manufacturing process.
Academic Qualifications: The candidate must have completed at least secondary education (12th grade).
Minimum profile required: Professional experience with automated systems, robotic manufacturing cells, and centralised, computer-assisted industrial process control systems.
Preference factors: A vocational or technical qualification, preferably in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.; A minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience in technical roles related to maintenance or electromechanics.; Internships in relevant work environments will be considered an advantage.
Funding Entity: funded by National Funds through FCT - Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., project reference.
Type of contract: fixed-term contract. The hiring shall be governed by what is stipulated in the legislation in force regarding fixed individual employment contracts and by INESC TEC norms.
Selection criteria: The selection of the candidates will be based on the following criteria, in descending order of consideration:
a) Relevant Curriculum in the concerned field of this tender
b) Proven experience.
DISABILITY INCENTIVE
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 90% will benefit from an incentive (20) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Candidates who present a degree of disability equal to or greater than 60% and less than 90% will also benefit from an incentive (10) in the score of the CV Assessment.
Said score may, in these cases, exceed 100 points.
Candidates must demonstrate the degree of disability during the application, namely through the submission of the Multi-Purpose Medical Certificate of Disability, issued in accordance with Decree-Law no. 202/96, of October 23 - currently in effect.
Selection Jury: President of the Jury: Eduardo Silva; Member: Diana Viegas; Member: Carlos Almeida
Notification of results: The results of the selection process will be sent to the interested by electronic mail.
Application period: From 2026-10-23 to 2026-11-06.
Application submission: Electronic form filling in www.inesctec.pt in the section Work with Us.
Requirements
Academic qualifications: The candidate must have completed at least secondary education (12th grade).
Minimum profile: Professional experience with automated systems, robotic manufacturing cells, and centralised, computer-assisted industrial process control systems.
Preference factors: A vocational or technical qualification, preferably in electrical engineering, industrial maintenance, mechatronics, or a related field.; A minimum of 1 to 3 years of professional experience in technical roles related to maintenance or electromechanics.; Internships in relevant work environments will be considered an advantage.
Research Field: Engineering » Industrial engineering
Years of Research Experience: None
Research Field: Engineering » Process engineering
Years of Research Experience: None
Additional Information
Website for additional job details: https://www.inesctec.pt/en/opportunity/AE2026-0207
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: INESC TEC
Country: Portugal
City: Porto
Postal Code: 4200-465
Street: Campus da Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto, Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Contact
City: Porto
Website: http://www.inesctec.pt
Street: Campus da FEUP - Rua Dr. Roberto Frias
Postal Code: 4200-465 Porto