ESS - European Spallation Source

Lund, Sweden

The Machine Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Section Leader - Electrical and I&C.

Description of directorate/division

ESS centralized Engineering & Integration Support Division is part of the ESS Machine directorate. The E&IS Division is a service provider of engineers and designers for the ESS projects for, in-house design activities as well as activities performed by collaborating organisations. E&IS is responsible for development and maintenance of the design processes including accommodation and maintenance of design systems and tools. E&IS is also responsible for the management of the Product Data Management system, the integrated CAD-model at ESS, the ESS Plant Layout (EPL) and classification and standardisation of e.g. components and materials.

Description of main responsibilities

As Section Leader you will supervise, manage and provide supervisory skills to the Electrical and I&C team, and you will be working with electrical engineering and design. In-line with this objective the key accountabilities will include but are not limited to:

• Plan and organize the work and assignments for the personnel in the section;
• Assure and supply needed competence as requested from the organisation and develop the section and the personnel in accordance with needs at ESS;
• Introduce and educate staff in design and engineering platform and in ESS overall routines;
• Develop, review and validate electrical design procedures and associated documents, e g QA-procedures, in accordance with applicable procedures, requirements, regulations, rules and standards;
• Review proposed designs and other documents performed by the section and external collaborators;
• Gain experiences from different work units, develop and transmit to the members of the section;
• From other divisions' requests allocate resources from the E&IS Division of electrical engineers and designers to work with accelerator systems, target systems and neutron scattering instruments.

The engineering role also comprises:

• Prepare presentations and respond to recommendations from technical design reviews and advisory committees;
• Participate in R&D and prototyping of technical equipment;
• Proactively identify and ensure timely resolution of critical design issues;
• Review and assist in creation of the design and requirement documents;
• Design engineering using the CAD-tool for electrical design;
• Manage procurement of components/services when required;
• Engineering activities from requirements to installation;
• Writing technical specifications, performing market surveys and price enquiries to find appropriate suppliers;
• Supervision of technical staff and designers for prototyping, production and follow-up of supply contracts.

Qualifications

We are looking for an Electrical and I&C team leader who has significant experience and expertise in supervising and managing electrical engineering and design towards facilities such as ESS or similar.

• Bachelor in electrical engineering (Master preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and design experience;
• Experience in electrical engineering and solution of complex electrical engineering problems;
• Experience in a circuit design software (Eplan-Electrical P8 preferred);
• Knowledge of the technical concepts of drafting plus basic electrical/I&C engineering principles, codes and standards required;
• Ability to analyse and solve basic electrical engineering problems using traditional calculation methods, and utilising EL-Vis or similar;
• Experience of working in an international environment is essential;
• Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage.

To be successful and perform well in this position you must be communicative and well adopt to work in a complex, multicultural, interdisciplinary team environment. You must enjoy and have the ability to lead and guide others in their work and preferably have experience/background from a leading position.

Our work environment is characterised by fast growth, high rate of work, and an international atmosphere with highly academic personnel. The candidate must therefore enjoy the diversity of such and have a personality suited for the challenges it holds. Our work environment is exciting and forward thinking and relies heavily on personal initiative.

What ESS can offer

At ESS we offer people with talent and passion a unique opportunity to be involved in the development and building of a world leading facility for materials research. Besides attractive employment and relocation conditions, the flexibility to balance work life with private life and good opportunities to further enhance your skills; you will also enjoy being part of an organisational culture that promotes and supports internal career growth. We pride ourselves in having successful collaboration across different functions, and as the facility continues to grow we will keep nurturing the international and vibrant environment welcoming people from all across the world.

Duration & Location

The position is permanent with six months initial probationary period. Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.

Application & Contact

Please provide your curriculum vitae and covering letter in English by clicking here: http://jobstats.robopost.com/count/clic.php?v=50399&j=1357 and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website.

The deadline for applications is 15 March 2015.

For further information regarding the position, please contact Magnus Täcklind, magnus.tacklind[at]esss.se. For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer, Charlotta Olsson,charlotta.olsson[at]esss.se. We look forward to receiving your application.
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The European Spallation Source ESS AB will design, build and operate a multi-disciplinary, large-scale research infrastructure based on the world's most powerful neutron source. ESS will provide scientists with unique and powerful neutron scattering instruments for the study of a large range of materials - from polymers and pharmaceuticals to membranes and molecules. The ESS project is partnered by 17 European countries, and hosted by Sweden and Denmark. The ESS will be built in Lund, Sweden, by a collaboration of European scientists and engineers. ESS is planned to produce the first neutrons by 2019. When the facility is in full operation 2025, ESS has around 450 employees.

ESS aim to ensure that staff are employed on the basis of ability and the requirements of the job, and that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment because of race, religion, ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation or disability.

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