Electronics Technician

Permanent position

Context
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for scientific research using neutrons. Every year, we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to the Institute to carry out world-class research.
 
You will be part of the team of engineers and technicians responsible for the maintenance and the development of the electronic hardware in use on the various instruments of the ILL.
As a member of the electronics team, you will contribute to the maintenance, development and qualification of electronic equipment used on scientific instruments.
 
Your tasks
Your main responsibilities will include:
  • Maintaining existing equipment and producing newly developed electronic modules
  • Routing electronic boards and following up the manufacturing process
  • Monitoring the obsolescence of currently used electronic components to ensure their timely replacement before components become unavailable
  • Setting up and executing various tests to qualify electronic modules prior to their installation on the instruments
  • Interpreting test results and producing appropriate technical reports
  • Working in close collaboration with scientists and instrument users to understand operational needs and ensure the reliability of the electronic systems
 
Your profile
You must demonstrate the following qualifications and skills:
  • Level 4/5 qualification (HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in instrumentation or electronics, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Experience with analog circuits and signal processing, as well as the use of test bench software (e.g. LabVIEW)
  • Confirmed skills in CAD software, preferably Orcad or Altium PCB
  • Proficiency in VHDL and FPGA programming
  • Strong hands-on approach, meticulous and autonomous in your day-to-day work
  • Good interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical and scientific teams
  • Working knowledge of English would be an asset

 

What we offer
Quality of life This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, 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 This position is based in Grenoble, a hub for research and technology, 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!
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. For more details, visit https://www.ill.eu/careers/working-at-the-ill/employment-conditions

Sounds interesting?

Then why not take your next career step with us by applying online - preferably in English - via our career portal by 12.09.2025, quoting reference number 25/45. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required.
Please note that the interviews will take place from 29 September 2025.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates..
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Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) - operates Europe‘s leading research facility for basic research with neutrons in Grenoble (France). The passion for progress and technology unites us and makes innovation in science and research possible every day. Let‘s work together to change our society and our world for the better.

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