Context
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.

• Manage, lead and develop a team of five technicians
• Plan and prepare maintenance work and periodic inspections and testing in collaboration with the operators
• Lead and carry out projects to overhaul obsolete installations and projects to create new installations, as well as performing maintenance operations (from drafting specifications through to qualification procedures and commissioning)
• Prepare maintenance and test procedures
• Monitor subcontractors and report on activities concerning the quality management system
• Draft documentation on the installations for the operators.

• You have a Level 7 qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) in electronics, electrical engineering, maintenance or equivalent, with experience in control systems equipment for industrial or nuclear processes.
• We are looking for candidates with initial experience in a management position and/or project management role, as well as an interest in managing a team.
• You are able to use electrical drawings to modify control system equipment/instrumentation in an industrial environment.
• You are proficient in the use of measuring devices and signal generators.
• You have a service-oriented attitude and a pragmatic approach; you must also comply with regulations and be capable of managing priorities.
• You have excellent writing skills in French.
• You have a hands-on, meticulous approach to your work, as well as a sense of initiative and autonomy.
• Fluency in English would be an advantage.

• Quality of life - A hub for research and technology, the city of Grenoble is 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 permanent contract position 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.