Mechanical Engineer

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support ALMA antenna and transporter maintenance and mechanical design activities;
• Support ELT AIV activities in handling, installation and precision adjustment schemes for delicate equipment including safety aspects;
• Mechanical design and follow-up of supporting structures, for example instrument mounting platforms and handling tools;
• Develop design solutions for ELT subsystems at least to conceptual level, e.g. handling tools, auxiliary equipment and lifting devices for large optomechanical components;
• Participate in technical reviews, progress meetings and acceptance inspections;
• Generate and update CAD and BIM models by combining models received from contractors.

Reports to:

Head of the Telescope and Large Structures Group of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Key Competences and Experience:

Essential Competences and Experience:

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in mechanical design, e.g. large structures, machinery and high precision mechanisms;
• Good working experience with a state-of-the-art 3D CAD system;
• Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes to coordinate engineering drafting and contribute to the production of engineering documentation;
• Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis program to communicate efficiently with colleagues working in such areas;
• Excellent communication skills with a strong sense for team spirit necessary to work in an international team environment;
• Ability to work in parallel for different projects, different teams, priorities and within a matrix structure;
• Willingness to acquire new skills, develop a system understanding, keep up-to-date with the tools used in the daily work.

Desirable Competences and Experience, which are not mandatory, but considered an asset:

• Practical experience with hydraulic and cooling systems;
• Experience and good understanding of maintenance processes;
• Experience with handling and lifting of large mechanical structures; Industrial experience in the areas of machinery design or design of large precision systems;
• Field experience in AIV (assembly, integration, verification);
• Experience with modern manufacturing technologies, their limitations and with state-of-the-art measuring methods;
• Sound background in European design and construction standards;
• Familiar with commanding Autodesk Inventor, Navisworks, Revit and BIM, or similar CAD software.

Qualifications:

University degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent educational level.

Language Skills:

Good commanding of the English language – oral, reading and writing – is essential. Knowledge of German and or Spanish would be an advantage.

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 support to place your child/children in daycare.