Mechanical Engineers for the Elettra 2.0 Project (# of positions:2)

Descrizione Offerta

The successful candidates will be part of the team in charge of the mechanical design and manufacturing of mechanical systems, including structural, thermal and vibration analyses.

Main duties and responsibilities will be:

design of storage ring components, including frames, girders, vacuum and cooled components;
converting technical assessments of analysis results and requirements into design recommendations;
producing technical documentation (design requirements, technical reports, purchasing documents);
supervising procurement, manufacturing and construction of the components;
carrying out acceptance tests;
participating in the installations;
evaluating prototypes from the point of view of compliance with design specifications, as well as technical and economic feasibility.

The successful candidates are expected to carry out the above duties in compliance with the scheduled objectives and deadlines of the Elettra 2.0 project, leading to the timely production of project deliverables.

The successful candidates will work in close collaboration with staff engineers experienced in mechanical engineering applied to particle accelerators and ultra-high-vacuum. The place of work will be Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste, but travel to other research laboratories and supplier premises for factory acceptance tests (FATs) is expected.
Qualifications

A Master Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required, together with experience in manufacturing processes and knowledge of international rules about drawing dimensions and tolerances (UNI and ISO standards).

The following technical skills will be positively evaluated:

Hands-on experience in the use of CAD software (knowledge of CATIA and PDM systems would be considered a strong asset);
Knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes;
Knowledge of mechanical design in HV and UHV environments;
Experience in installation, commissioning, fabrication follow-up and project management;
Previous experience in managing technical procurement practices;
Knowledge of scientific instrumentation and high precision motorized systems.

Good oral and written communication skills in English and a working knowledge of the Italian language are required.

Good time management skills and ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with the facility staff and international users at all levels and to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
General information

The deadline for the submission of the application is February 19, 2025.

The appointment envisioned is a fixed-term contract of an initial duration of 24 months, in accordance with the National Metalworkers' Union Collective Labour Agreement and the Company Union Agreement dated 28th March 2024, ex. art. 8 of the Decree Law 138/2011.

The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidates.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, description as well as any evidence of the qualifications declared, and, if possible, the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of two references.

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