Electrical Engineering Technician

Indefinite-term contract

Core mission
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. The ILL operates the brightest neutron source in the world and hosts over 2000 visits by scientists per year, who come to carry out world-class research.
Come and join our (7-person) Electricity/Distribution/Automation group, which is part of the Electricity and Electronics Service within the ILL’s Reactor Division. The maintenance teams carry out modernisation work, maintenance work and performance tests on the reactor installations, in compliance with associated regulations.
 
Your tasks
Reporting to the group leader, you will have the following responsibilities:
  • Maintaining and upgrading medium-voltage and low-voltage equipment (industrial supply networks, inverters) in collaboration with the suppliers and operator of the high neutron flux reactor
  • Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on instrumentation and control equipment (relay technology and industrial programmable controllers)
  • Drafting specifications for the supply of equipment and the carrying out of installation work, monitoring subcontractors, preparing and conducting tests, and updating documentation (electrical drawings, technical data sheets)
  • Preparing maintenance and test procedures and reporting on activities concerning the quality management system.
Your Profile
  • You have a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification (NVQ, BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent) or apprenticeship degree in electrical engineering.
  • You have some initial experience in a design office, commissioning or maintenance setting in electrical power distribution in the industrial sector.
  • You are capable of reading electrical diagrams and flow charts describing automation processes.
  • You have a service-oriented attitude and are able to work independently or as part of a team while complying with regulatory requirements.
  • You have a hands-on, meticulous approach to your work, as well as a sense of initiative and autonomy.
  • You have an intermediate level of English

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 We guarantee you a secure permanent position based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment.
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 information, please 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 19.10.2025, quoting reference number 25/57. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks). For this post, medical fitness, including for work under ionising radiation, is required. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Please also note that the final interviews will take place in the week beginning 24 November.

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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.

www.ill.eu/careers