Technician on research experiments in physics – IRAMIS/LIDYL M/F

The position to be filled is a permanent technician position based on the ATTOLab platform.

Assigned to the AttoPhysique research group, the recruited person will provide technical support for the physics experiments carried out on the platform, in conjunction with the other support components of LIDYL. The areas of intervention expected cover vacuum, mechanics (design and production), electrical engineering, fluid supply and collective safety. Specific training may be offered to the recruited person in order to complete his spectrum of skills.  

The duties of the post holder are as follows:

• Assemble and set up experimental devices mainly comprising mechanical frames, vacuum chambers, pumping systems, various detectors and sample environments.
• Ensure the connection of these experiments to the supply and evacuation of fluids: electricity, water, compressed air, study gas samples.
• Design, install and implement vacuum systems (primary and secondary pumping, vacuum safety controllers) for experiments. Carry out routine maintenance operations.
• Design simple mechanical parts and assemblies to adapt experimental devices to changing needs.
• Contribute to the drafting of technical specifications.
• Liaise with suppliers, request quotes, place, track and receive orders.

Recommended training:

BTS, DUT engineering technical assistance, physical measurements, mechanics, electrical engineering or Bac Technique confirmed in mechanics or electrical engineering

The ideal candidate should have as many of the following skills as possible:

– Mastery of vacuum and ultra-high vacuum techniques.

– Skills in mechanical design and production.

– Mastery of portable machining tools (drill, jigsaw and circular saw).

– Ability to carry out simple machining operations (drilling, cutting, bending, tapping, countersinking, etc.).

– Basic knowledge of electrical engineering and electricity.

– Know-how concerning the handling of heavy loads.

– Specific “laser” knowledge would be a plus but can be acquired on site.

Human qualities :

– Taste for service to provide technical support to teams of scientists, as well as teamwork.

– Ability to interact with people of various profiles: technical support technicians and assistant engineers, mechanical design office engineers, novice and experienced researchers and safety engineers, as well as with French and foreign scientists who use the ATTOLab platform .

– Qualities of autonomy, flexibility and capacity for proposal.

Selection procedure

You must apply via the CEA website (https://www.emploi.cea.fr/offre-de-emploi/liste-offres.aspx) as well as by sending a complete file to jobs.lidyl@cea.fr.

The file will include:
– a CV
– a cover letter

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