Project Engineer (Magnets Engineer)

Reference 2026-296 Deadline 31/07/2026 Division Engineering

Institution

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating ten beamlines, complementary facilities, and an Electron Microscopy Center, this last in partnership with other institutions. Currently constructing multiple more beamlines, expanding the Electron Microscopy Center, and integrating advanced data analytics, it sums up a wide range of infrastructures geared toward finding solutions to societal challenges.

Located in Cerdanyola del Vallès (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain), it is funded by the Spanish Government (Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación) and the Catalan Government (Generalitat de Catalunya, Departament de Recerca i Universitats). The synchrotron light produced by 3 GeV electrons is used by thousands of researchers to analyse and understand the properties and functionality of matter, spanning a wide variety of fields, such as catalytic research, health, energy production/storage, environmental research, communication technologies, or cultural heritage.

Our highly motivated staff works in a multidisciplinary work environment with an atmosphere formed by lived diversity, inclusion and respect for our colleagues. One of the goals of our gender equality plan is to reach parity within the Consortium’s different divisions and offices, and several actions have been taken to encourage applications from women mostly in scientific, engineer and technical job positions.

Located close to Barcelona in a natural park and well connected by car and public transportation, with excellent connectivity to the world and an employer who understands the importance of life-work balance.

Facing an upgrade to ALBA II, a 4th generation facility, which will increase dramatically brightness and coherent flux, ALBA is in a phase of growth and dynamics. Being a part of the ALBA team will promote your career and will give you the opportunities to explore new territories.

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Tasks

The position offers a unique opportunity for professional development by working in the Projects Office Group at the Transversal section of the engineering division with the following main tasks:

• Lead the design and implementation (from conceptual to detailed design phase) of synchrotron equipment and instrumentation devices and systems.
• Manage multidisciplinary scientific instrumentation projects, overseeing all phases including technical specifications, design reviews, manufacturing, assembly, quality control, and commissioning.
• Create 3D conceptual and detailed designs, manufacturing drawings, and installation layouts using advanced CAD tools, ensuring all associated technical documentation and test reports are completed.
• Develop and monitor project plans, including precise estimation of timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Draft and review technical specifications for public tenders and equipment procurement in close collaboration with scientific and engineering teams.
• Define calculation and simulation requirements (e.g., Finite Element Analysis - FEA), performing or supervising execution based on project complexity.
• Oversee procurement processes and manage relationships with external suppliers for materials and equipment.
• Identify, evaluate, and mitigate technical risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define and document technical specifications for auxiliary installations (e.g., gas lines, power supply) required for project deployment.
• Maintain and update comprehensive project technical documentation.
• Prepare and present technical papers, presentations, and posters for specialized seminars and international conferences.
• Provide technical support for operations, troubleshooting, upgrades, and continuous improvement of developed systems throughout their lifecycle.

In the particular case of this job offer, the selected engineer will be mainly devoted to the mechanical design of the new magnets for the new ALBA II accelerator.

Requirements

The requirements for participation must be met on the date of the deadline for the submission of applications and will be accredited by means of the CV attached to it, without prejudice to the power of the selection body to require the contribution of the originals of the certifications accrediting the qualifications, training and work experience invoked in the CV.

Applications that do not present the aforementioned or required documentation during the selection procedure will not be accepted.

The successful candidate must hold a bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering in the speciallity of mechanics, a bachelor degree in Physics Engineering or equivalent.

The candidate should demonstrate a minimum of 1 year experience as a mechanical engineer in relevant development projects on optomechanics, and/or mecatronics, and/or scientiffic instrumentation and/or vacuum components, and/or particle accelerator components such are magnets, guirders or RF systems.

Selection Process Development

The selection will be carried out through the competition-opposition system.

As a first phase, an analysis of the curriculum will be carried out (assessment of previous experience and / or scientific history, degree, training and other professional information relevant to the position). Career breaks or variations in the chronological order of CVs will be regarded as an evolution of a career, and consequently, as a contribution to the professional development.

The assessment of the CV in the competition phase will be scored up to 40 points, which will consider the following aspects:

Training/experience as a "Mechanical project engineer" in the roles of

• • Designer of mechanical systems (up to 15 points)
    • Technical manager for mechanical engineering projects (up to 5 points)
    • Project manager of mechanical engineering projects (up to 5 points)

Training/experience on FEM analysis (up to 5 points).

Training/education on related scientific disciplines (magnetism, electromagnetism) (up to 5 points).

English language. (Up to 5 points. B2 level gives 5 points).

The best rated candidates, at least two if possible, will be invited to an interview where the technical competence, knowledge, skills and professional experience linked to the position will be assessed, with a total score of 60 points. A minimum of 30 points must be obtained out of a total of 60 points to be eligible.

Provided they meet the minimum requirements and have ranked among the top five after the assessment of the CV phase, at least one person from the underrepresented gender in the division/office will be interviewed.

The interview will include at least:

• Presentation of professional experience. Up to 20 points
• Auto-assessment of soft skills. Up to 15 points
• Vision of the job position. Up to 15 points
• Motivation for applying. Up to 10 points

The merits will be accredited by means of the CV attached to the application. The selection board may require accreditation by additional documentation, originals or certified copies confirming the experience invoked in the CV.

In case of a tied final score, the position will be awarded to the person who belongs to the most underrepresented gender in the corresponding Division and subsidiarily to the overall company.

If necessary, alternates of the members of the selection board will be appointed by the president of the selection process, and the change will be published in the announcement.

The resolution of the selection procedure will be carried out within a maximum period of six months from the deadline for submitting applications for participation.

The selection process may be declared vacant if the selection board considers not to have found eligible candidates for the position although they might meet the requirements to participate in the selection process specified in the offer.

Other information

A permanent scientific and technical contract linked to the ALBA II project, with a duration extending until at least 2032.

The Selection Board is composed by the following members:

• Adara Carrión Gallegos
• Nahikari González de Lapera
• Carles Colldelram Peroliu