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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 world-class 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, and will host and operate the southern array of the Cherenkov Telescope Array, the world's largest and most sensitive high energy gamma-ray observatory. ESO is a major partner in ALMA, the largest astronomical project in existence. And on Cerro Armazones, ESO is building the 39-metre Extremely Large Telescope (ELT), which will become "the world's biggest eye on the sky" and whose operations will be fully integrated into the Paranal Observatory.
The Electronic Engineering Department within the Directorate of Engineering at the ESO Headquarter in Garching, near Munich, Germany, is advertising the position of an
Electronic Technician
Garching
Deadline 02/05/2021
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a team of international, friendly and motivated professionals at the Electronic Development and Workshop Group Electronic Developments, Lab Facilities & Workshop Group within the Electronic Engineering Department. ESO's Electronic Engineering Department comprises 31 Electronics/ Electrical engineers and technicians, who are responsible for the definition, design or follow-up, manufacturing and implementation of control systems for optical and infrared astronomical instruments and telescope systems. The Department is part of the Directorate of Engineering and is based at the ESO Headquarters in Garching near Munich, Germany.
We are looking for a Technician who is the link between the engineer's design and the hardware realization of an electronic module built at ESO. With their particular manufacturing experience, the technician is a valuable feedback provider for the engineer in terms of construction feasibility/ options.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- High end soldering work, board population and repair, professional cabinet construction, reliable cable confection, maintain suppliers contacts and manage internal procurement processes;
- Assembling, testing and commissioning of electronic components and smaller sub-systems;
- Providing feedback from the manufacturing process towards the design engineer
- Using ESO's electronic CAD tools;
- Sharing the responsibility for the As-Build documentation with the design engineer;
- Organising stock-keeping of the Electronic Workshop.
Reports to:
Head of Electronic Developments, Lab Facilities & Workshop Group of the Electronic Engineering Department within the Directorate of Engineering.
Key Competences and Experience:
Essential Competences and Experience:
- A minimum of three years of professional experience in the area of industrial automation manufacturing;
- Hands-on experience in cabinet assembly including electronics, mechanics and cabling;
- Hands-on experience in high-end soldering including 0402, SOT663 SMD and BGA type components and the reworking of those;
- Solid experience in cable manufacturing and assembly of connectors of up to 100 pins;
- Ability to prepare the procurement, manufacturing and testing of electronic components on the basis of CAD schematics;
- Ability to coordinate activeties with external suppliers and manufacturers;
- Use of standard laboratory test equipment like Multimeter, Oscilloscope, Power supplies and Thermal Cameras;
- Knowledge in and experience with design tools like e.g. EPlan and or Altium Designer;
- Ability to provide feedback to the engineers in terms of design and manufacturing;
- A proactive, open and professional attitude and a team-player mentality;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable Competences and Experience:
- Software Skills in Python, Java or C/C++;
- Experience with the Assembly and Integration of optical fibers;
- Understanding of cooling systems for electronic assemblies;
- Autonomously small unit design and manufacturing.
Qualifications:
State-certified technician, apprenticeship in the electrical field or equivalent educational level.
Language skills:
The position requires a good command of English (written and spoken). German and Spanish would be an asset.
Remuneration and Contract:
We offer an attractive remuneration package including a competitive salary (tax free), comprehensive pension scheme and medical, educational and other social benefits, as well as financial help in relocating your family and the possibility to place your child/children in day care.
ESO aims to support members of personnel in maintaining a good work-life balance (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#work-life-balance) between their professional and private life. ESO is also committed to offering family-friendly support (https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/#family-friendly-support), creating a work environment and policies which allow staff to balance their professional and private responsibilities through flexible working arrangements and financial support for families.
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, as defined in the applicable policies and staff rules and regulations. Please note that the contract policy and in particular the regulations concerning fixed-term and indefinite contracts are currently under review which may lead to changes in the contractual conditions applicable to the position. For any further information, please visit https://www.eso.org/public/jobs/conditions/intstaff/
Duty Station:
Garching near Munich, Germany with regular duty trips to all ESO sites in Chile, depending on projects requirements.
Career Path: 2
Application:
If you are interested in working in areas of frontline science and 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. Within your CV, please provide the names and contact details of three persons familiar with your work and willing to provide a recommendation letter upon request. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent.
Deadline for applications is 2 May 2021
Interviews are expected to be held soon afterwards.
ESO has established diversity as an important value of the Organization, is committed to providing an equal opportunities environment and is actively seeking to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce.
No nationality is in principle excluded, however, recruitment preference will be given to nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Chile irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race or religion.