Mechanical Engineer

vor 2 Wochen


Garching, Deutschland European Organisation for Astronomical Research in the Southern Hemisphere ESO Vollzeit
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support ALMA antenna and transporter maintenance and mechanical design activities;
  • Support ELT AIV activities in handling, installation and precision adjustment schemes for delicate equipment including safety aspects;
  • Mechanical design and follow-up of supporting structures, for example instrument mounting platforms and handling tools;
  • Develop design solutions for ELT subsystems at least to conceptual level, e.g. handling tools, auxiliary equipment and lifting devices for large optomechanical components;
  • Participate in technical reviews, progress meetings and acceptance inspections;
  • Generate and update CAD and BIM models by combining models received from contractors;
Reports to:

Head of the Telescope and Large Structures Group of the Mechanical Engineering Department.

Key Competences and Experience:

Essential Competences and Experience

  • Minimum of three years of relevant experience in mechanical design, e.g. large structures, machinery and high precision mechanisms;
  • Good working experience with a state-of-the-art 3D CAD system;
  • Good knowledge of design and manufacturing processes to coordinate engineering drafting and contribute to the production of engineering documentation;
  • Basic knowledge of Finite Element Analysis program to communicate efficiently with colleagues working in such areas;
  • Excellent communication skills with a strong sense for team spirit necessary to work in an international team environment;
  • Ability to work in parallel for different projects, different teams, priorities and within a matrix structure;
  • Willingness to acquire new skills, develop a system understanding, keep up-to-date with the tools used in the daily work;

Desirable Competences and Experience, which are not mandatory, but considered an asset

  • Practical experience with hydraulic and cooling systems;
  • Experience and good understanding of maintenance processes Experience with handling and lifting of large mechanical structures; Industrial experience in the areas of machinery design or design of large precision systems;
  • Field experience in AIV (assembly, integration, verification);
  • Experience with modern manufacturing technologies, their limitations and with state-of-the-art measuring methods;
  • Sound background in European design and construction standards;
  • Familiar with commanding Autodesk Inventor, Navisworks, Revit and BIM, or similar CAD software;
Qualifications:

University degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent educational level.

Language Skills:

Good commanding of the English language - oral, reading and writing - is essential. Knowledge of German and or Spanish would be an advantage.



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