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The European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere (ESO) is the foremost intergovernmental astronomy organisation in Europe and the world's most productive ground-based astronomical observatory. ESO carries out an ambitious programme focused on the design, construction and operation of powerful ground-based observing facilities enabling astronomers to make important scientific discoveries.

 

ESO operates three unique observing sites in northern Chile: La Silla, Paranal and Chajnantor (home to ALMA and APEX), and the ESO Headquarters are located in Garching, near Munich, Germany.

 

At Paranal, ESO operates the Very Large Telescope, the world's most advanced visible-light astronomical observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre European Extremely Large Telescope, which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory.

 

For its Mechanical Engineering Department (MEC) in the Directorate of Engineering (DoE) at the Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany, ESO is opening the position of a

Mechanical Construction Engineer

Garching

Vacancy closed on 21/12/2015

Deadline 21/12/2015

The selected candidate will work in the ESO Engineering matrix organisation. S/he will be assigned to the Telescope and Large Structures group in the mechanical Department and support among other projects the E-ELT Dome and Telescope main structure team during the execution of the design, fabrication and erection contract.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work in ESO project teams on mechanical engineering and construction aspects
  • Participate in project and contract reviews
  • Participate in technical meetings with contractors
  • Represent ESO in acceptance reviews at contractor's premises
  • Work in the ESO on-site team during erection, testing and commissioning phases

Experience:

We seek an experienced engineer with industrial and field experience in the area of large precision structures, such as power plants or other comparable facilities. S/he should have a sound background in structural engineering and should be familiar with European design and construction standards. Active involvement in the erection and alignment of large precision systems is essential in order to plan and assess the feasibility of erection and assembly procedures already during the design phases. Basic knowledge of Finite element analysis, 3D CAD and drafting is necessary to communicate efficiently with colleagues working in such areas.

Key Competences:

  • Candidates shall have a solid experience in the construction of structural engineering of large steel structures and precision mechanisms. S/he shall be familiar with modern manufacturing technologies and their limitations. In order to execute or supervise QA processes or tests he shall be conversant with modern measuring methods and tools;
  • Basic knowledge of design processes is required to direct draftspersons and contribute to the production of engineering documentation;
  • The command of a state-of-the art 3D Cad system and experience with BIM systems would be an asset;
  • Basic knowledge of business and legal processes in large international construction contracts is required in order to represent ESO at contractor premises and on the construction site;
  • Excellent communication skills are required to analyse and resolve problems with project managers, technical specialists and other stakeholders.

Qualifications:

A University Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering or a related field.

Language Skills:

Excellent command of the English language is essential; a working knowledge of Spanish, or the willingness to learn it, would be an advantage.

Remuneration and Contract:

We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary, comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place child/children in daycare.

The contract is for a fixed term duration of three years, and is subject to successful completion of the probation period. There is a possibility of extension(s) subject to individual performance and organisational requirements, and as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. For any further information, please visit <http://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff>.

Duty Station:

The position is based in Garching, Germany. Frequent travelling to contractor sites and to construction sites is required including temporary transfers to Chile for durations of 1-2 years. The candidate may be required to work at high altitudes above 3000m.

Career Path:

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Application:

If you are interested in working in areas of frontline technology and in a stimulating international environment, please visit <http://www.eso.org> for further details.

Applicants are invited to apply online at <http://jobs.eso.org/>. Applications must be completed in English and should include a motivation letter and CV together with the names of three individuals willing to provide professional reference letters.

Closing date for applications is 21 December 2015.

Interviews are expected to start the second half of January 2016.

No nationality is in principle excluded. However, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Brazil, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

The post is equally open to suitably qualified female and male applicants.

Contact us

Email vacancy@eso.org

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