Electronics and instrumentation maintenance technician

Core mission 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. Come and join our (6-person) Instrumentation and Control group, which is part of the Electricity and Electronics Service within ILL's Reactor Division. Our maintenance teams are responsible for the upgrade, maintenance and performance testing of ILL's reactor installations, ensuring strict compliance with the regulations in force. Your tasks Reporting to the Head of Group and working closely with the other technicians in the group, you will have the following duties: Preparing and performing preventative and corrective maintenance and periodic testing and inspections on electronic equipment, including measuring channels and instrumentation and control systems Updating and managing technical documentation, in particular electronic schematics and electrical drawings, ensuring that they are compliant and accurate Carrying out performance testing and maintenance work on analogue circuit boards in the laboratory Preparing maintenance and test procedures, supervising subcontractors and reporting on activities in compliance with the quality and safety standards in force At a later date, and under the responsibility of a project manager: preparing and applying, or ensuring application of, technical documents enabling projects involving the creation or overhaul of installations to be carried out in compliance with quality and nuclear safety standards. Your Profile You have a Level 4/5 qualification (NVQ, HNC/HND, foundation degree or equivalent) in electronics with at least 3 years of relevant experience. You are capable of making modifications and improvements to I&C and instrumentation equipment in an industrial environment using electrical and electronic drawings. You are proficient in the use of measuring instruments (oscilloscopes, multimeters, signal analysers) and signal generators. You have a service-oriented, practical attitude and are able to work both independently and as part of a team while complying with safety regulations and standards. You have a hands-on approach and are able to work meticulously and with initiative, paying particular attention to detail and to the quality of the work you produce.

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 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 16/11/2025, quoting reference number 25/60. Please note that all applicants are subject to administrative screening (background checks) and that medical fitness for work under ionising radiation is required for this post. We are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.  Please note that interviews will be held in early January 2026.