Mechanical design technician
Permanent position
Core mission
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. Every year we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to carry out world-class research.
Within the ILL’s Projects and Techniques Division, the Design, Calculations and Construction Service is responsible, among other things, for designing assemblies, some of which are very complex, for projects being carried out in the Institute’s Science and Reactor Divisions.
Your tasks
1. Mechanical design:
Your profile
The Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL), situated in Grenoble, France, is Europe's leading research facility for fundamental research using neutrons. Every year we host over 2000 visits by scientists, who come to carry out world-class research.
Within the ILL’s Projects and Techniques Division, the Design, Calculations and Construction Service is responsible, among other things, for designing assemblies, some of which are very complex, for projects being carried out in the Institute’s Science and Reactor Divisions.
Your tasks
1. Mechanical design:
o Carry out technical feasibility studies.
o Design mechanical parts and systems using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
o Choose the right technical solutions.
o Prepare drawings, diagrams and full sets of documentation.
2. Project management:
o Design mechanical parts and systems using CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc.).
o Choose the right technical solutions.
o Prepare drawings, diagrams and full sets of documentation.
o Assist with the drafting of technical specifications.
o Monitor the manufacturing and assembly phases in collaboration with the subcontractors and ILL services concerned.
o Organise and monitor work sites.
3. Coordination and communication:
o Work with other ILL services to ensure the seamless integration of mechanical systems.
4. Technology watch:
o Monitor the manufacturing and assembly phases in collaboration with the subcontractors and ILL services concerned.
o Organise and monitor work sites.
3. Coordination and communication:
o Work with other ILL services to ensure the seamless integration of mechanical systems.
o Keep up to date with technological developments in the field of mechanical engineering.
o Propose innovative solutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
o Propose innovative solutions and contribute to the continuous improvement of the service.
Your profile
• You have a Level 4/5 qualification (BTEC HNC/HND or equivalent) in mechanical or production engineering, industrial product design or a related field.
• You have at least 5 years’ experience of performing mechanical design work in a design office (ideally in a research environment).
• Experience in project management would be appreciated.
• You are proficient in using CAD software and reading industrial drawings.
• You have knowledge of the relevant regulations and standards.
• You are meticulous, independent and adaptable, and you possess strong analytical skills.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a keen sense of team spirit.
• You are fluent in French and have a good knowledge of technical English.
• You have at least 5 years’ experience of performing mechanical design work in a design office (ideally in a research environment).
• Experience in project management would be appreciated.
• You are proficient in using CAD software and reading industrial drawings.
• You have knowledge of the relevant regulations and standards.
• You are meticulous, independent and adaptable, and you possess strong analytical skills.
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a keen sense of team spirit.
• You are fluent in French and have a good knowledge of technical English.
What we offer |
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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! |
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Prospects We guarantee you a secure permanent position based in Grenoble in a multicultural scientific environment. |
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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 26/04/2026, quoting reference number 26/17. 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.
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.
