Group Head for the Power Supply Group

The European Synchrotron, the ESRF, is an international research centre based in Grenoble, France.

Through its innovative engineering, pioneering scientific vision and a strong commitment from its 700 staff members, the ESRF is recognised as one of the top research facilities worldwide. Its particle accelerator produces intense X-ray beams that are used by thousands of scientists each year for experiments in diverse fields such as biology, medicine, environmental sciences, cultural heritage, materials science, and physics.

Supported by 19 countries, the ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity. 

The Power Supply Group (PSG) is composed of a group head, three engineers, and four technicians. It is responsible for the designing, construction follow-up, testing, installation, commissioning, and upgrading of the accelerator power supplies. The group also contributes to the development of the Accelerator and Source Division (ASD) and ensures maintenance and repairs for the power supplies.

As Group Head of PSG, you will report to the ASD Director and your main duties and responsibilities will include:

- Managing the PSG group and supervising its members

- Overseeing the PSG budget and ensuring its implementation

- Analyzing the power quality and electrical conversion efficiency for the EBS accelerators

- Managing and coordinating the design, maintenance, procurement, testing, and installation of power supply equipment

- Identifying and managing the refurbishment and upgrade of power supplies

- Writing documentation

- Participating in all Power Supply group standby and callable activities, ensuring the continuous operation of the facility 

Part of your work may require shift work, following ESRF regulations.

For further information, please contact ASD Director, Qing Qin at (+33 4 76 88 20 37, [email protected]). 

Education

- University degree (Master or equivalent, 300 ECTS) in electrical engineering or a discipline related to accelerator engineering 

Technical skills

- At least 10 years of professional experience in electrical engineering

- Knowledge and capability on follow-up and upgrade of the ELTA Solid State Amplifies AC/DC converters.

- Professional expertise in servo-control and signal processing

- Strong skills in electronics, power generation, power distribution, automation, and energy conversion 

Non-technical skills

- Experience in management: planning, organizing, communicating, analyzing, problem-solving, leadership, initiative-taking

- Project management skills will be an asset

- Strong ability to work in a team and excellent communication skills

- Proficiency in English (working language at the ESRF)

The salary will be calculated on the basis of relevant qualifications and professional experience.

Do you recognize yourself in this description? Apply now for your next professional adventure!

What we offer:

- Join an innovative international research institute, with a workforce from 38 different countries

- Collaborate with global experts to advance science and address societal challenges

- Come and live in a vibrant city, in the heart of the Alps, and Europe's Green Capital 2022

- Enjoy a workplace designed to support your quality of life

- Benefit from our competitive compensation and allowances package, including financial support for your relocation to Grenoble For further information on employment terms and conditions, please refer to https://www.esrf.fr/home/Jobs/what-we-offer.html

The ESRF is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from disabled persons.