- Measurement technician for mechatronic systems

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Job title: Measurement technician for mechatronic systems
Ref.: 25-33-P-ISDD-MEG
Contract type: Permanent contract
Publication start on Intranet: 10/06/2025

Context & Job description

Within the Mechanical Engineering Group of the Instrumentation Services and Development Division (ISDD), the Advanced Analysis and Precision Unit provides support and expertise in modelling and measurements. You will join the Precision Dynamics and Mechatronics team which focuses on mechatronics developments, together with analysis and measurement of high precision instruments and vibration measurements.

As a member of this team, you will provide expertise and assistance to ESRF technical and scientific staff in terms of high-precision positioning systems and will contribute to in-house instrumentation developments and the characterisation of mechatronics solutions. You will work in close relation with mechanical, control, electronics, optical and software engineers.

Your main tasks will be the following:

Perform high-precision measurements on precision positioning systems, with diverse tools and its specific software : dial gauges, micrometres, interferometer, autocollimators etc.
Follow-up and/or achieve acceptance tests (factory or site acceptance tests)
Use computing tools for data analysis
Prepare systems and measurement devices : configuration, calibration, debugging.
Advise about improvements to implement on systems
Provide assistance for the assembly and testing of integrated instrumentation as well as their installation and commissioning on the beamlines
Maintain a database of measurement data and produce reports

Expected profile

Education

You should hold a technical diploma (BSc, Licence, HND, HNC, BTS, DUT, Bachelor or equivalent) worth at least 120/180 ECTS in physical measurements

Technical skills

At least 3 years’ experience in dimensional metrology and/or the measurement of positioning system precision
Strong interest for high precision mechanical systems, including mechatronics or robotics
Confirmed skills in physical measurements are required. In addition, the following skills and qualities are required:
- Know how to operate a complete measurement chain
- Good understanding of the physical parameters measured in order to be able to detect failures
- Data processing using computing tools

Non-technical skills

Strong interpersonal skills and team-spirit, with ability to work in diverse and multi-disciplinary teams
Autonomy, good organization skills and methodical approach to work.
Ablility to produce synthetic written reports.
Good written and verbal communication skills in both French and English. English is the working language at the ESRF

Working conditions

Permanent contract.

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 "What we offer" section of our Careers page https://www.esrf.fr/Jobs

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.

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