Group leader Vessel and Structural engineering
We are looking for an unifying and ingenious Group leader Vessel and Structures to manage the activities of the vessel & structures group and supervise the detailed design, construction, testing, assembly and operation of the vacuum vessel and cryostat, together with their ports and support structures.
Your main responsibilities will be:
*Design and analysis
- Coordinate the detailed design of the vacuum vessels and their ports, support structures and thermal shields, and their integration in the machine, for example with the cryostat.
- Lead the analysis of the structural behavior of the vacuum vessel, cryostat and their penetrations under operational and abnormal conditions.
- Lead the analysis of the electromagnetic and thermal behavior of the vacuum vessel and coordinate with the cryogenics group on the cryostat structures and their thermal shields.
- Supervise the definition of technical solutions, materials, welding techniques, sealing systems, interfaces, required qualification work and fabrication/assembly techniques.
- Lead the CAD designs and development of the technical specification documents.
*Manufacturing/Assembly/Testing
- Manage the in-house or outsourced construction of the vacuum vessel and related parts, followed by their assembly. Coordinate with the cryogenics group on the construction of the cryostat and thermal shields.
- Supervise the selection of subcontractors and monitor cost and schedule with the PMO
- Coordinate the assembly, testing and commissioning activities
*Team management
- Be the ambassador of Renaissance Fusion's vision within his/her team, and promote its culture, values (speed, simplicity, fantastic realism, constructive interference and unified force) and policies
- Encourage collaboration at all levels of the organization
- Ensure that his/her team is motivated to achieve its objectives
- Take an active role in talent development
- Comply with and enforce the highest Health, Environment and Safety standards within her/his team
*Scientific outcome
- Coordinate the writing, review and approval of patents and scientific papers
- Prepare scientific reports (presentations, posters, etc.) and represent Renaissance Fusion to scientific conferences and workshops
- Remain on the lookout for any scientific developments in his/her field of expertise
You are the ideal profile if:
*Education and professional experience
- PhD or Master’s degree + equivalent experience in mechanical/nuclear engineering, electro-mechanical or related field
- Previous experience in the heavy mechanical industry or high-tech laboratories would be a plus
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and/or analysis and/or construction
- 5+ years of experience in mechanical design and preparation of technical specifications
- 3+ years of experience as a technical leader/coordinator and/or project management
*Language requirements
- Fluent in English (C1/C2)
- Knowledge (B1 or higher) of French is a plus
*Technical competencies
- Knowledge with SolidWorks or ANSYS or other computational software.
- Project management from design to assembly
- Previous experience in management of design activities, manufacturing contracts and assembly, preferably on vacuum vessel design and construction
- Knowledge with Eurofer 97, F82H and other special structural alloys, preferably of low activation is an asset
At Renaissance Fusion, we value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of origin; gender; morals, sexual orientation; sexual identity; age; marital status; pregnancy; genetic characteristics; actual or assumed membership or non-membership of an ethnic group, nation or race; political opinions; trade union or mutualist activities; religious beliefs; physical appearance; family name; place of residence; state of health; disability.
- Department
- Magnets Vacuum Cryogenics
- Locations
- Grenoble metropolitan area
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Group leader Vessel and Structural engineering
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