IMDEA Materials seeks a full-time technician with a priority to candidates with experience and interest in electronics and electrical engineerin

Description:

The candidate will be responsible for designing, constructing, fine-tuning and maintaining of electronics equipment to support ongoing research activities. Some fo the tasks and activitiesof the candidate will be:

• Use of in-situ devices.
• Design and control of high power AC systems.
• Building of small equipment. Knowledge required: CAD design, PCB design (software and hardware), mounting the designed equipment.
• Design and building of electronic equipment (sensors, gauges, power sources).
• Maintenance of control systems: This task involves checking stepper motors and drivers, gearboxes, calibration of load cells and other sensors, checking temperature controllers and furnaces (resistive, induction, air blow).
• Programming of control systems (Python, Arduino, Labview, Matlab): Being able to generate new software for devices’ control or update the already developed ones.

Requirements:

• Candidates should hold a Bachelor/Master in electrical/electronic, materials engineering and have experience in basic mechatronics, programming (Labview, C, C++ or Python), microcontrollers, and design software (FreeCad, autocad, etc).
• Basic knowledge of mechanics and materials selection will be positively evaluated.
• Experience in working with electronic signals, oscilloscopes, etc. is mandatory.
• Knowledge on electronic signal filtering, amplification of signals, control by PID, PWD, and safety measures (for the circuit and for the operator) are highly desirable.
• Fluent oral and written English is required as this is the official language of the Institute.

Conditions:

• Temporary full-time contract including social security coverage.
• Salary depending on previous experience and credentials.
• The position will be open until the candidate is selected.
• Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to train the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills. See the available training here: https://materials.imdea.org/career/transversal-training-2/
• Meet some of our alumni: https://materials.imdea.org/career/alumni/

Interested candidates may apply here: http://jobs.materials.imdea.org/offer/163/apply

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