The ILL is an international research facility at the forefront of neutron science and technology. Its High-Flux Nuclear Reactor delivers the world’s most intense neutron beams to a suite of over 40 scientific instruments. Every year, some 1800 international researchers visit the ILL to carry out cutting-edge experiments across a range of scientific disciplines, driving innovation in the fields of health, energy, the environment and quantum materials. The ILL is also involved in the production of radioisotopes for medical applications. The ILL employs over 500 staff from 25 different countries, in a diversity of careers and a multicultural and inclusive environment.

The Reactor Division is responsible for the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of ILL’s high flux reactor. It oversees reactor operations, fuel management, maintenance, engineering, radiation protection, and technical support. The RDe employs around 100 people, mostly reactor operators and maintenance technicians and nuclear engineers, as well as safety, radiation protection and operations support staff.

The Mechanical Engineering Service is part of the ILL’s Reactor Division and is responsible for the maintenance of high-flux reactor equipment. In the context of the manufacture of spare components (primarily beam tubes) for the reactor block, you will report directly to the Head of Service. You will work under the supervision of a senior ILL engineer, who is in charge of mechanical manufacturing projects and is the Institute’s expert on nuclear pressure equipment (referred to as ESPN - Equipements Sous Pression Nucléaires).
Your tasks
You will be responsible for monitoring several manufacturing projects and will be required to:
•    Draft the manufacturing specifications (based on existing templates)
•    Check the component drawings produced by the design office
•    Produce the technical documentation for calls for tender and select manufacturers 
•    Compile the manufacturing documentation necessary for conformity assessment by the relevant approved certified body 
•    Monitor the various manufacturing stages: procurement, machining, inspection, validation, deviation analyses, etc.) 
•    Validate the final acceptance of equipment
•    Update the internal regulatory documents relating to the reactor 

For this position, you must be able to assume a high level of autonomy in the short term. The position may eventually involve managing small-scale reactor modification projects that are manageable over a three-year period.

•    Level 7 qualification (Master’s degree or equivalent) specialising in mechanical engineering or metallurgy
•    At least 5 years’ professional experience
•    Knowledge of metalworking and welding (GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG or electron beam), ideally on the aluminium alloy Ag3Net, stainless steel or zircaloy  
•    Experience in manufacturing within a nuclear quality assurance framework 
•    Knowledge of the regulations governing nuclear pressure equipment (ESPN) and of design and construction codes of the type RCC-MRx (or RCC-M) for mechanical reactor components  
•    Experience in monitoring technical projects (design, manufacture and installation) 
•    Excellent writing skills (procedures, technical specifications)
•    Excellent interpersonal skills allowing you to work comfortably with several different stakeholders (workshop staff, suppliers, inspection bodies)
•    Fluency in French is essential.