Posted 2 years ago
ORIGIN - Survey Engineer
Job Description
Your responsibilities
CERN's main mission is to uncover what the universe is made of and how it works. CERN surveyors have the task of positioning the elements of accelerators and detectors to sub-millimeter precision, including those of the LHC (Large Hadron Collider). The LHC is the world's largest and most powerful particle accelerator.
From 2026, the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (High-Luminosity LHC) project will be implemented in order to improve the performance of the LHC to increase the potential for discoveries. In terms of alignment, it will be necessary to align the components of the accelerator with a precision of a few tens of microns on the 200 meters of each side of two machine detectors (ATLAS and CMS detectors). A total of over 60 components were involved.
In order to achieve such a challenging alignment, different families of sensors (monitoring system) and technologies will be used: Wire Positioning Sensors (WPS), Hydrostatic Levelling Sensors (HLS), Frequency Scanning Interferometer (FSI), etc. A total of nearly 1000 sensors will be installed.
Prior to this installation in 2026, it was decided to install 6 components of the HL-LHC project in a building under conditions as similar as possible to the operational ones. This installation, called String Test, will start in 2024 and will constitute a test of an important part of the powering system upgrade. The entire alignment system will be installed in this facility which represents nearly 150 sensors. You will contribute to:
- The validation of the different sensors before the installation on the String Test;
- The installation and surveying of the String Test;
- The preparation, installation and commissioning of the monitoring system.
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of high-precision survey methods and tools;
- Knowledge of programming techniques and languages would be an advantage: in particular, object-oriented languages and numeric platforms like Python, Matlab;
- Preparation of mathematical models and algorithms.
- Work in Radiation Areas;
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Area of Interest
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 2 years ago
ORIGIN - Software Engineer
Job Description
Your responsibilities
Software Engineer for SurveyPad user interface and its associated data processing plugins. For the treatment of the survey measurements, the BE-GM group relies on a common user interface, called SurveyPad, which launches calculations through the selected data processing plugin. This unique entry point allows users to display, edit and check processed data with advanced features adapted to their needs. It also provides navigation tools that greatly simplify the analysis of the calculated results. Its plugin-based architecture offers the possibility to add new processing modules, usually written in the same programming language (C++). The software engineer will maintain the existing application and will provide appropriate support to users. You will also develop new SurveyPad features such as structured reports or graphical representation of results. Furthermore, with the increasing demand of evaluating new algorithms and prototypes written in Python, you will study and implement an optimal design that will allow fast integration of such interconnected plugins. Beside these activities, you will regularly update the team development you will keep a close contact with other development teams at CERN and benefit from the multiple conferences and seminars organized by our IT department. Finally, you will also have the opportunity to join surveying teams in the field and to discover the extraordinary CERN accelerator complex with its high-tech equipment and its very diverse experimental areas! The skills and/or technologies you should have and/or know: Computing languages: C++, Python, HTML.
Libraries: Qt.
OS: Windows, Linux.
Good knowledge of Git and CI/CD workflow. Unit tests.
Autonomy and rigorous work.
Communication skills within a team and with users.
Language requirements: fluency in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage. Area of Interest Software Engineering and IT
Posted 2 years ago
QUEST - Mechanical Design Engineer
Job Description
Your responsibilities
You will join the Geodetic Metrology Group (GM) within the Beams Department (BE) provides metrology and alignment for components installed in the accelerators, their beam transfer lines and the physics experiments throughout the CERN complex. It also handles the geodetic aspects of the CERN reference systems. The implementation, integration and exploitation of various adjustment systems for accelerator components provides challenges for the survey experts and mechanical design teams at CERN. Each of these adjustment systems needs to fulfil integration and functional requirements resulting in multiple designs and representing a high total cost spent on repeated developments and numerous types of equipment to be manufactured. To help overcome this challenges, a standardized approach, named Universal Adjustment Platform (UAP) was developed. As a Mechanical Design Engineer you will be responsible for: optimizing the design and the standardization of the UAP sub-components;
developing the UAP into an open-hardware.
Your profile Skills and/or knowledge Experience in applying numerical modelling in solid mechanics;
Experience in design and analysis of mechanical structures (static, dynamic, modal, shock, vibration);
Knowledge of the production of 2D drawings and 3D models;
Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations;
Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships; working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities;
Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
Eligibility criteria: You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
You have a professional background in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
You have never had a fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 10.07.2023 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CET. Job reference: BE-GM-HPA-2023-21-GRAP Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Target start date: 01-January-2024 This position requires: Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Posted 2 years ago
QUEST - Survey Engineer for FCC
Job Description
Your responsibilities The Beams Department (BE), who plays a key role in providing the world class scientific instruments needed for the experiments running at CERN, is looking for a Survey Engineer researcher to join their Geodetic Metrology Group. The person will be responsible for the development of a multiple distance in-fiber measurement system using Fourier based Frequency Sweeping Interferometry for the Future Circular Collider (FCC) Project. In the FCC Machine Detector Interface (MDI) area, machine components will require a precise alignment and a deformation monitoring at a micrometric scale, in a very limited space. In order to fulfill space constraints, a special system, based on Frequency Scanning Interferometry (FSI) is being developed at CERN. in this role, you will:
- participate in the development and qualification tests of the in-fibre FSI technology;
- prepare operational functional prototypes;
- study different ideas and concepts for the alignment of the arcs components.
- Experience with design of high precision survey and micrometric alignment systems
- Experience in applying high-precision survey methods and tools
- Experience in Matlab/Python programming,
- Analytical skills
- Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
- Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships;
- Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have a professional background in Survey Engineer (or a related field) and have either:
- a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
- or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
- You have never had a fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 10.07.2023 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CET. Job reference: BE-GM-HPA-2023-20-GRAP Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Target start date: 01-September-2023 This position requires:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Posted 2 years ago
CERN - Survey Engineer
Job Description
Your responsibilities As a Survey Engineer you will join the Accelerator Survey & Geodetic measurements (ASG) section within the Beams Department (BE) is responsible for the geodetic and large-scale metrology measurements as well as the alignment of the accelerator components and their associated beam transfer lines for the whole CERN site. Furthermore, the ASG section is in charge of the acquisition and processing of high-accuracy point cloud data. In this role, you will :
- Be responsible of the alignment of the SPS complex components and of the maintenance of the related geodetic networks;
- Define, prepare and perform high accuracy survey activities using total station and CERN specific equipment;
- Supervise the 'field' teams (including contractors);
- Take responsibility for the data processing using a 3D least squares adjustment application;
- Supervise and perform metrology measurements at all stages during the assembly of accelerator components using laser trackers;
- Be responsible of "as built" measurements of tunnels and buildings using laser scanner technology;
- Contribute to interfaces of the layout and survey database in preparation of new installations and alignment campaigns;
- Ensure data consistency between different databases by comparing information from different sources;
- Be involved in the testing process of survey software developed at CERN.
- Experience in applying precision survey methods and tools (sub-millimetric) : total stations, optical/digital levels, laser tracker;
- Experience in standard compensation software: theories, concepts and algorithms related to the least square adjustment.
- Working in teams : works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities
- Solving problems : identifies, defines and assesses problems, takes action to produces workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
- Learning and sharing knowledge : willingness to learn and shares knowledge with others;
- Knowledge of Oracle PL SQL with structured query language to manipulate data would be an asset;
- Initial experience in reading and interpreting mechanical drawings would be an asset;
- Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- You have a professional background in Survey engineer (or a related field) and have either:
- a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
- or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
- You have never had a fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 10.07.2023 at 12:00 AM (midnight) CET. Job reference: BE-GM-ASG-2023-22-GRAP Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Target start date: 01-January-2024 This position requires:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
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Posted 2 years ago
Full-time Professorship at KU Leuven, Belgium, Campus Group T - Manufacturing Metrology Online applications up to and including 16 August 2023 Extended description and link to apply: https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60195162
Posted 2 years ago
RhySearch is the leading research and innovation center in Switzerland in the fields of High- and Ultra Precision Manufacturing and Optical Coating. With our infrastructure of systems and machine tools, as well as our measurement technology, we are unique in Switzerland. RhySearch is a public institute based in Buchs SG. For the department of High- and Ultra-Precision Manufacturing we are looking for a Sales Engineer Ultra-Precision Manufacturing (Pensum 80%-100%) a person who is responsible for our sales in this area. • The main task is the active acquisition of new research projects and service orders, including support in the preparation and submission of project applications. For this purpose, you can access the support of our broad-based team of qualified scientists and project managers.
• This includes maintaining and expanding our network of companies, research partners, and organizations and associations.
• You will help to position us well with appearances at events and trade fairs and also help to organize such events. You enjoy working in a team, want to make a difference with your work and are motivated to actively build and develop the future of our Ultra-Precision Manufacturing Lab with us. You have successfully completed a technical degree and existing contacts with manufacturing technology. Ideally, you have experience in sales. You like to engage with people and enjoy dealing with a variety of different personalities and organizations. Please refer to the attachment for further information.
Posted 2 years ago
RhySearch is the leading research and innovation center in Switzerland in the fields of High- and UltraPrecision Manufacturing and Optical Coating. With our infrastructure of systems and machine tools, as well as our measurement technology, we are unique in Switzerland. RhySearch is a public institute based in Buchs SG. For the department of High- and Ultra-Precision Manufacturing we are looking for a Manufacturing Technologist (Pensum 80%-100%) a person who brings proven experience in machining and expands our know-how. • You actively work in the research laboratory of RhySearch in a dynamic and interdisciplinary environment and realize projects for the development, characterization and optimization of machining processes / process chains for High- and Ultra-Precision Manufacturing;
• You are interested and motivated to independently plan and execute experiments with the goal of advancing manufacturing technologies;
• You build a network with key people in regional manufacturing companies and research partners;
• Possibility to pursue a PhD at a university or to advance previous research activities.
You enjoy working in a team, want to make a difference with your work, and actively build and develop the future of our Ultra-Precision Manufacturing Lab with us. You have successfully completed a technical university degree and you have already gained experience in manufacturing technology. You like to engage with people and enjoy working with the latest technologies and methods. To apply to this vacancy please refer to the attachment.
Posted 3 years ago
Placed On:10th May 2022 Closes:10th August 2022 The School of Engineering at London South Bank University is an ambitious and progressive centre of research strength, ranked 25th nationally for research power in the last Research Excellence Framework. We have a fabulous central London location and are looking for talented potential students interested in research to work with our academic faculty in areas of strength. We are offering a number of funded PhD scholarships below. These studentships are available to UK nationals & EU citizens and overseas applicants*. Those in possession of their own funding (e.g. via a non-EU government scholarship) are also welcome to apply for a place of study. PhD Scholarships in:
- 1) PhD project for International students to develop atomic model of lubricated contact loading processes
- 2) PhD project for International student to develop multiscale simulation algorithm of nanometric cutting process
- 3) PhD project for International student for Therapeutic use of nanoparticles for cancer diagnosis and treatment
- 4) PhD project for International student to fabricate nature-inspired nanostructures using sequential tool processing and nanoscratching
- 5) PhD project for international student to monitor and diagnose thermal spray process and use robotic programming codes to correct the process anomalies
- 6) PhD project for International student to create functional coatings in thermal spray using recycled waste
- Training in advanced engineering topics
- Mentoring from industry on the application and context of research
- Bespoke technical training
- Enterprise and innovation skills training
- Transferable skills development opportunities to increase employability
- 3-year studentships of ~£15,000 per annum living stipend (tax free)
- Payment of all tuition fees*
- A school supported consumables and travel budget to support additional specialist research training courses, access to specialist equipment and travel to international conferences, seminars and workshops
- Industry sponsored* cutting-edge research projects
- Wide choice of PhD projects ranging from applied to blue-sky research
- State-of-the-art research facilities in the centre of London
- Opportunities for overseas secondments to industrial partners and universities
- Excellent career prospects on completion of the PhD
Posted 3 years ago
The Manufacturing Metrology research group of KU Leuven Department of Mechanical Engineering investigates, develops, optimizes and implements measurement solutions for manufacturing quality control. Our expertise covers surface and 3D coordinate metrology using tactile and optical probes as well as X-ray Computed Tomography (CT). We target Industry 4.0 readiness of measurement solutions by increasing speed, reducing measurement errors, and establishing traceability, to realize in-line and in-process capabilities that intelligently feed back inspection results for of first-time-right and zero-waste manufacturing. We put our expertise and state-of-the-art equipment at the disposal of manufacturing companies to address complex metrology challenges and to improve manufacturing process understanding and performance.
Responsibilities To strengthen the Manufacturing Metrology research group we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher. He/she is expected to contribute to the further development of the group through his/her expertise in dimensional metrology (optical, tactile or X-ray CT based metrology). She/he will be involved in one or more projects related to:
- In-process metrology
- Increasing accuracy, precision and robustness of dimensional metrology technologies
- Increasing Industry 4.0 readiness of metrology solutions
- disseminate his/her results in scientific papers and at conferences
- contribute to the initiation and management of projects in the field
- guide PhD and/or master students
- collaborate with the group’s extensive industrial and scientific network
- a PhD in a relevant domain
- profound expertise in dimensional metrology
- good communication skills (oral and written)
- open character
- An academic CV
- A statement of research interests and career goals (max. 1 page)
- At least two references with their full names and contact addresses
- A full-time postdoctoral position in an internationally renowned research institute (initial contract for 1 year, extendable)
- A competitive salary
- Multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.)
Posted 3 years ago
Job positions in ADVANCED MANUFACTURING at the University of the Basque Country MSCA COFUND ADAGIO
Company Description
We will work in a common scheme with your groups, in case your post-docs will be here. So this is not just a good opportunity for post-docs, but a global collaboration with our center. All the the Basque partners in secondments are members of CFAA: (Ideko, our companies, ONA, Ibarmia, etc…) The Advanced Manufacturing Group of the University of the Basque Country involves five research lines: advanced processes in machining, EDM, additive manufacturing and grinding, along with all aspects regarding digitalization and artificial intelligence in smart factories. Its history started in 1988. Currently, it involves the three highest h-factor professors in manufacturing engineering in Spain and in top-ten list in Europe; h-factor is about 63 in scholar or 53 in Scopus. On the other hand, the technology development and transfer to companies gave opportunity for the new manufacturing lab known as Centre for Advanced Manufacturing for Aeronautics CFAA, located in Zamudio, 5 kmts away from Bilbao. CFAA is in partnership with 87 companies, both from aero engines (ITP aero is the main partner), machine tools and manufacturing. CFAA is shown in video: https://youtu.be/ljfVBdfsTNE Currently 45 researchers worked there, Professors, Ass. Prof., lecturers, post docs, grant students and people from companies. There are people from different countries. In 2021 a new unit devoted to Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing for Sustainability (AIMS) is starting, giving new opportunities for post-doc visitors. The Unit includes a collaboration frame with the research center Ideko-Danobat, with the training center IMH and the Basque center for applied mathematics BCAM. Excellency but practical view is the purpose of the group and CFAA center and AIMS. The group can host post-doc researchers pretending to be in short stays at our partners. Facilities involves: 5 big multitasking machines, 2 SLM printers, two grinding stations, 4 EDM machines, digital XR and metrology room, all kind of monitoring devices, 3 robotic stations for welding, deburring and additive by LMD, a broaching bench, and good means for digital purposes, edge computing, 5G, and data lake. Regarding gender, 60/40 is our male/female ratio, our only demand is a good attitude to wok with other colleagues. Every year, more than 40 JCR papers are published, and more that 1.5 million euros are obtained from companies. Therefore, both faculty and CFAA are good working places for post-docs with real interest in making excellent technology in multidisciplinary teams, all thinking in getting the best skills valuated by industry. Our docs are hired by companies always. All post-doc will be integrated in teams with doctoral and MSc students, and Ass. Professors. A team always achieve better results than isolated geniuses, that is our real belief. Short stays at Partner companies would be a real possibility. Our group and CFAA is in a consolidation and reasonable growth phase, so new recruitment can help us and look for a fruitful career. Our group is: ES20_Advanced manufacturing in 4.0 factories_Luis López de Lacalle Marcaide Research lines are: manufacturing, machine tools, additive manufacturing, IoT and AI for manufacturing Click here to apply >>> Those choosing our group will work and research at CFAA (see video and place below). This is excellent science close to real industrial interests. CFAA VIDEO - CFAA en Teknopolis - 04/03/2018 (castellano. Sub: Inglés) - YouTube Short - Video CFAA Short with subs - YouTube APPLICATION IS OPEN TILL 22TH March 2022: 10 positions are open.
Posted 4 years ago
Electromechanical Engineer (BE-GM-HPA-2021-105-LD)
Company Description
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern or follow this link https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999771486970-electromechanical-engineer-be-gm-hpa-2021-105-ld-
Posted 4 years ago
The European Society for Precision Engineering (euspen) is looking for two apprenticeships to join our Headquarters team based at Cranfield University campus. We are looking to recruit an Apprentice to deliver excellent customer service to the precision engineering and nanotechnology community and acting as the first point of contact for engaging new and existing members. Please read the full job description and apply via this link. https://mk-college.enrola.co.uk/opportunity/60eefb2d9d3cf
The University of Padova is recruiting two early-stage researchers for a PhD programme in advanced manufacturing metrology by X-ray CT in the framework of the "xCTing" Marie Curie ITN project. We would therefore be grateful if you could forward the two links below to reach brilliant candidates of different nationalities, who may be interested in pursuing their research careers abroad in the first years after their Master’s degree: https://xcting-itn.eu/esr8/ https://xcting-itn.eu/esr15/ Candidates must not have resided or carried out your main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Italy for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to recruitment.
Posted 4 years ago
There are several opportunities at London South Bank University. Please visit their website for detailed information: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/london-south-bank-university/?400C00