Mechanical Engineer for the Elettra 2.0 Project

Organisation/Company ELETTRA - SINCROTRONE TRIESTE S.C.P.A. Department HR Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 26 Apr 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Rome) Country Italy Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 40 Offer Starting Date 8 Jun 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The successful candidate will be part of the team in charge of the mechanical design and manufacturing of mechanical systems, including structural, thermal and vibration analyses.

Main duties and responsibilities will be:

• design of storage ring components, including frames, girders, vacuum and cooled components;
• translating analysis results and technical requirements into design recommendations;
• producing technical documentation (design requirements, technical reports, purchasing documents);
• supervising procurement, manufacturing and construction of the components;
• carrying out acceptance tests;
• evaluating prototypes in terms of compliance with design specifications, as well as for the technical and economic feasibility of series production.

The successful candidate is expected to carry out the above duties in compliance with the scheduled objectives and deadlines of the Elettra 2.0 project, leading to the timely production of project deliverables.
The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with staff engineers experienced in mechanical engineering applied to particle accelerators and ultra-high-vacuum. The workplace will be Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste, but travel to other research laboratories and supplier premises for factory acceptance tests (FATs) is expected.

A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required, together with experience in manufacturing processes and knowledge of international rules about drawing dimensions and tolerances (UNI and ISO standards).

The following technical skills will be positively evaluated:

• hands‑on experience in the use of CAD software (knowledge of CATIA and PDM systems would be considered a strong asset);
• knowledge of mechanical manufacturing processes;
• knowledge of mechanical design for HV and UHV environments;
• experience in installation, commissioning, fabrication follow‑up and project management;
• experience in technical procurement management;
• knowledge of scientific instrumentation and high precision motorized systems.

Good oral and written communication skills in English and a working knowledge of the Italian language are required.

Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize are expected, together with the ability to interact with the facility staff and international users at all levels and to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.

Languages ENGLISH Level Good

Languages ITALIAN Level Good

Research Field Engineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• insurance covering accidents outside of the workplace;
• (1) The reimbursed amount depends on the child age and the type of school (e.g. primary, intermediate, high).

The appointment envisioned is a fixed‑term contract of an initial duration of 24 months, governed by the National Collective Labour Agreement (CCNL) for the Metalworking and Plant Installation Industry and by the Company Labour Agreement.

The salary will be commensurate with previous experience and qualifications of the candidates.

Applications should include a full curriculum vitae, any supporting evidence of the declared qualifications, and, if possible, the names and contact information (including electronic mail) of two professional references.

The interviews may be held via video conferencing.

The ranking of suitable candidates resulting from this selection process may be used within the following 24 months.

Employees or former employees of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A., as well as current or former personnel provided by temporary work agencies will be excluded from the present selection procedure. Employees or former employees of any Italian Public Entity who have exercised authority over Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. or have negotiated with Elettra - Sincrotrone Trieste S.C.p.A. within the last three years will also be excluded from the present selection procedure, in accordance with the provisions of article 21 of the Italian legislative decree no. 39/2013 and in conjunction with article 53 (subsection 16ter) of Italian legislative decree no. 165/2001.

The deadline for the submission of the application is April 26, 2026.