Neutron Spectometer Technician (INB. TGIR) M/F

In close collaboration with the instrument manager, the technician will be the technical referent of the SHARP+ instrument. Its missions will be:

•  Provide repair, maintenance and upkeep of the instrument and its sample environments.
• Prepare, install and operate sample spectrometer environments, e.g. ovens, “orange” cryostats, dilution cryostats, displexes, high field coils.
• Assist the scientific team of the instrument and the external users in the preparation and the realization of their experiments. Discussions are mainly in English.
• Ensure the machining (milling, lathe, drilling) of small mechanical adaptation parts at short notice.
• Ensure administrative tasks for the supply of new small equipment and spare parts.
• Welcome and supervise subcontractors who may be called upon to work on the instrument.
• Ensure and implement measures to maintain the instrument in compliance with security obligations, in particular radiological.
• Propose , draw (CAD) and produce complex mechanical and electrical parts for the needs of the research work of the scientific team of the instrument.
• Under the supervision of the ILL cryogenics department, ensure the design, manufacture and assembly of a dilution cryostat dedicated to the instrument. The implementation of this equipment will be carried out with good autonomy.
• If necessary, assume the role of backup technician for the SAM spectrometer, also based at the ILL and managed by the LLB.

Recommended training :

BAC +2 or BAC +3 , with a DUT in physical measurements as a basic diploma. Training in Cryogenics and CAD. Additional training in electronics would be appreciated.
The candidate must have at least  10 years of experience , and have worked on TGIR in particular INB.

SKILLS :

 – Metrology: Precision alignment of parts and organs from the spectrometer to the laser tracker, 

– Handling of the traveling crane: Installation of sample environments or disassembly/assembly of certain spectrometer components,

 – Electrical inspection: Detection and repair of faults or electrical breakdowns,

 – CAD: Industrial design for the manufacture of mechanical parts,

 – Mechanical: Production of mechanical parts (drilling, milling, lathe).

Personal and relational qualities:  – Demonstrate autonomy,

– Have a good relationship to exchange with the internal and external users of the instrument with if necessary exchanges in English,

–  Be able to propose evolutions on the sample environments,

– Motivation to develop new experimental assemblies at the service of the collective: proposal for the evolution of sample environments,

– Team spirit.

A good level of spoken and written English is essential.

Regular trips to Saclay (about once a month)

Line manager at Saclay but day-to-day supervision by the Sharp+ referent at ILL.

All of our positions are open to people with disabilities. The CEA’s Handicap Mission supports you and puts in place the necessary arrangements to meet your needs.

Selection procedure: 

You must apply via the CEA website (https://www.emploi.cea.fr/offre-de-emploi/liste-offres.aspx). The file will include a CV and a cover letter.