Arbetsbeskrivning

Context: The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, and founded by France, Germany and the United Kingdom, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world, reliably delivering intense neutron beams to 43 unique scientific instruments. As part of the ILL's Projects and Techniques Division, the Design, Calculations and Construction service is responsible, among other things, for modelling, designing and producing complex assemblies for projects being carried out in the Institute's Science and Reactor Divisions. Your tasks: In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out numerical analyses and simulations in order to validate and optimise mechanical designs. You will ensure the reliability, performance and safety of the mechanical structures, systems and equipment developed. Design and technical analysis: . Analyse mechanical requirements and specifications . Design mechanical assemblies . Define calculation assumptions (boundary conditions, loads, materials) Modelling and simulation: . Perform numerical simulations using dedicated software (ANSYS, LS-DYNA, ROBOT) . Validate assemblies (static, fatigue, vibration, stability and impact methods) using the relevant design and construction codes (CODAP, RCC-M, Eurocodes) . Perform seismic resistance analyses Optimisation: . Suggest improvements to reduce mechanical stress and costs . Optimise designs based on performance criteria and applicable standards Validation and documentation: . Interpret results and prepare calculation reports . Work with the design office to incorporate the results into the designs . Ensure that designs comply with applicable standards and regulations Technical support: . Provide technical support to the design team . Help solve technical problems during the prototyping and production phases . Monitor design calculations performed by subcontractors and check calculation reports Your profile: . You have a Master's degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering (or related field) and at least 5 years' experience of performing mechanical design calculations, ideally in a design office. Experience of civil engineering design calculations would be an asset. . You are proficient in finite element analysis and mechanical simulation using ANSYS, as well as static, dynamic, fatigue, vibration and impact methods. You have a thorough knowledge of the standards and regulations in force and are familiar with CODAP, RCC-M and Eurocodes. . You are meticulous and methodical, able to work independently, and have a proactive approach to proposing solutions. What we offer: Quality of life - A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is ideally located in the heart of the French Alps (just 3 hours from Paris/Provence by train, 1 hour from Lyon international airport and 1 ½ hours from Geneva). It is important for us that our staff achieve a healthy work-life balance. We therefore offer home working (under certain conditions), generous annual paid leave entitlement and a host of other benefits that you will discover when you arrive! Prospects - We guarantee you a stable permanent position in a multicultural scientific environment. Benefits - We offer generous social benefits (expatriation allowance, excellent health cover), moving and relocation assistance (under certain conditions) and an annual productivity bonus. We also offer language courses for you and your partner and subsidies for the use of public transport and the staff canteen, as well as for holidays and a variety of cultural and sports activities. Sounds interesting? Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 18.05.2025, quoting reference number 25/26. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness, including for working under ionising radiation, is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please note that the interviews will take place between June 23 and 27, 2025. The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. United by our passion for progress and technology, we drive science and research forward every day. Together, we can pave the way for discoveries that will help to make our world a better place. www.ill.eu/careers