Project Engineer (Cryogenics)

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.

Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

For more information, you can take a look on our history watching this video:

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Tasks

The successful candidate will join the Simulations, Fluids & Cryogenics Group at the Transversal Section of the Engineering Division with the following main tasks:

• Cryogenic Systems Design and Integration: design and development of cryogenic systems and infrastructures for accelerators, beamlines and scientific instrumentation, including cryostats, cryocoolers, helium and nitrogen distribution systems, transfer lines and associated equipment, ensuring their proper integration with the facility.
• Project Engineering: to provide technical leadership in cryogenic engineering projects throughout all project phases, including conceptual design, technical specifications, design reviews, manufacturing follow-up, installation, commissioning and operation.
• Technical Specifications and Procurement: negotiation, definition, preparation and review of technical specifications for public tenders and procurement processes related to cryogenic equipment, installations, goods and services required for operation and future developments.
• Engineering Analysis: to define, and/or supervise engineering analyses (CAE, FEA, CFD, …) required for the design, optimization and validation of cryogenic systems, including thermal, thermo-mechanical and thermo-hydraulic studies.
• Helium Liquefaction Plant Operation: to operate, maintain and continuously improve the helium liquefaction, recovery and distribution systems, ensuring high reliability, maximizing helium recovery efficiency and supporting the facility operational needs.
• Cryogenic Infrastructure Operation and Maintenance: to perate, maintain and improve cryogenic systems and infrastructures, including cryocoolers, liquid nitrogen distribution systems and associated equipment, defining and executing preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Support to Scientific Facilities: to provide engineering support to beamlines, accelerators and other technical groups in the development, operation and maintenance of equipment and systems involving cryogenic technologies.
• Documentation: to prepare and maintain engineering documentation, technical reports, operating procedures, maintenance documentation and commissioning reports associated with cryogenic systems and installations.
• Collaboration with Multidisciplinary Teams: to work closely with project engineers, vacuum engineers, scientists, technicians and external suppliers to develop and optimize scientific infrastructures and instrumentation requiring cryogenic solutions.
• Communication: provide support to the group head in representing the group at internal and external meetings, workshops and conferences, communicating results, developments and technical achievements related to cryogenic engineering.

Requirements

The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.

Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

The successful candidate must hold a

• Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering related to Mechanical Engineering, Thermal Engineering, Fluid Mechanics or quivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as an engineer working on tasks related to the position (see “Tasks” above)
• A minimum english language level equivalent to B2.

 

Selection Process Development

The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position). Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as an evolution of a career, and consequently, as a contribution to the professional development.

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects:

 

• Professional experience in the design, operation, maintenance or development of cryogenic systems, cryogenic infrastructures, helium liquefaction and recovery systems, cryostats, cryocoolers or equivalent technologies. (Max 15 points)
• Professional experience in operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and reliability improvement of complex technical facilities and infrastructures. (Max 10 points)
• Professional experience in technical coordination of engineering projects, including technical specifications, procurement activities, supplier follow-up, installation and commissioning. (Max 5 points)
• Experience/training on engineering design and/or engineering analyses (CAE, FEA, CFD, thermal and thermo-hydraulic studies), including interpretation and validation of results. (Max 5 points)
• Professional experience as an engineer working in a scientific environment in scientific facilities, research infrastructures, particle accelerators, synchrotrons, fusion facilities or high-technology equivalent environments. (Max 5 points)

 

The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview where the technical competence, knowledge, skills and professional experience linked to the position will be assessed, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained out of a total of 60 points to be eligible.

 

Provided they meet the minimum requirements and have ranked among the top five after the assessment of the CV phase, at least one person from the underrepresented gender in the division/office will be interviewed.

The interview will include at least:

o    Presentation and adequacy of professional experience. Up to 25 points.

o    Auto-assessment of soft skills and complementary education/training. Up to 15 points.

o    Vision of the job position. Up to 5 points.

o    Motivation for applying. Up to 15 points.

The merits will be accredited by means of the CV attached to the application. The selection board may require accreditation by additional documentation, originals or certified copies confirming the experience invoked in the CV.

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the selection board will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.

The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection board considers not to have found eligible candidates for the position although they might meet the requirements to participate in the selection process specified in the offer.

Other information

Permanent contract.

The Selection Board is composed by the following members:

Lluïsa Fuentes

Ubaldo Iriso

Marcos Quispe

Carles Colldelram

Joan Casas