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- Job title: Electronics Technician
- Ref.: 25-12-P-ISDD-DEG
- Contract type: Permanent contract
- Salary range: 32 K€ minimum
- Publication start on Front Office : Site internet: 12/03/2025
Context & Job description
Are you passionate about hands-on electronics and want your work to make a real impact in cutting-edge scientific research?
The Electronics Unit of the Detector & Electronics Group plays an important role in supporting technical developments at the ESRF. We support the facility’s experimental stations and accelerator complex by designing, installing, and maintaining the electronics that make advanced science possible. Our work ranges from deploying high-performance commercial systems to developing custom-made solutions for unique challenges.
We’re looking for a practical, proactive, and curious Electronics Technician who enjoys solving problems and working in a collaborative environment.
As part of a team of passionate engineers and technicians, you will:
- Install, maintain, and optimise control, synchronisation, and data acquisition systems.
- Troubleshoot and repair complex electronic instrumentation to ensure consistent performance.
- Keep our labs running smoothly by maintaining tools, test benches, and equipment.
- Contribute to development projects, including integration of commercial systems, and design and testing of electronic boards.
Expected profile
- Educational background: Technician-level degree (BSc, BTS, DUT, HND, Licence Pro, or equivalent) in electronics.
- Hands-on experience with: oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, function generators, circuit testing, and diagnostics.
- Team spirit: You enjoy sharing knowledge, working in a multidisciplinary environment, and helping others.
- Organised & independent: Able to manage your time, prioritise tasks, and work autonomously.
- Language: Proficiency in English (working language at ESRF).
Working conditions
The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.
Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!
What we offer:
- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries
- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges
- Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022
- Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life
- Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble
For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html
The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.
Company description
The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.
Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.
Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.