Laboratory Mechanical Engineer
European Spallation Source Eric / Maskiningenjörsjobb / Lund
2025-08-20
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hela Sverige The European Spallation Source (ESS) is one of the largest science and technology infrastructure projects being built today. Our goal is to become the brightest source of neutrons for science and technology and be operational by the end of this decade. A state of the art suite of neutron scattering instruments will be made available to address a wide range of scientific fields in fundamental and materials science. Powered by the world's most advanced linear proton accelerator, ESS will enable cutting-edge research in materials science, energy, health, and the environment for decades to come.
Join us in shaping the future of science - from the ground up.
About the role:
We are seeking a Laboratory Mechanical Engineer to join our Mechanical Measurements Lab (MML) in the Mechanical Engineering and Technology (META) Section. This role represents a unique opportunity for a laboratory or mechanical engineer to experience the best of both worlds: Project engineering, hands-on mechanical design work coupled with practical laboratory-based procedures, processes and experiments.
We are looking for someone with project engineering and leadership skills to drive initiatives from design through implementation. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with the ability to lead projects, plan, coordinate teams, and ensure successful delivery from concept through execution for innovative solutions in a fast-paced lab environment. You therefore need to bring a balance of hands-on engineering knowledge and project management skills to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.
In this role, you'll tackle both well-established mechanical measurements such as Modal Analysis, Vibration Analysis, Structural Health Monitoring, Material Testing, and advanced techniques as Resonant Ultrasound Spectroscopy and Transient Grating Spectroscopy under challenging conditions like vacuum or radiation. You'll be the driving force behind leading engineering projects, designing, analysing, and troubleshooting cutting-edge mechanical systems, transforming concepts into fully functional prototypes and engineering solutions.
This role is also about leadership and ownership. You'll be responsible for creating and validating 3D models and 2D drawings in CAD, generating technical reports, and delivering robust solutions that align with ESS-wide project requirements, including projects for superconducting applications. From conceptual design to production oversight in both underground labs and surface assembly halls, you'll actively participate in leading teams, system assembly, measurements, manufacturing follow-ups, and hands-on testing. Collaborating with experts across disciplines, you'll ensure every design is both groundbreaking and practical.
Your creativity, precision, and problem-solving mindset will be key for completing tasks such as reviewing tolerances, testing manufacturability, and refining assembly processes. With access to state-of-the-art tools like CATIA and our in-house ESS CAD management system, you'll lead design evolution, provide technical support, and deliver first-rate solutions.
This is a full-time, permanent position based at the ESS campus in Lund, Sweden.
About you:
First and foremost, we need someone who is suitably qualified and experienced. Ideally, you will have appropriate academic and technical qualifications, such as a Higher Technical or University engineering degree in mechanical engineering or another equivalent engineering degree. However any relevant experience in a similar role is critical as qualification that you hold.
A strong background in project engineering for lab-based initiatives, coupled with experience in leading work-packages and teams, will be considered key assets for this role. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in mechanical engineering or a related field is required, with proven leadership in engineering projects regarded as a critical competence for this position.
In this unique and interesting role, we need someone with a good level of competency with 3D & 2D design using CAD and CATIA. The ideal candidate will understand both Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing and its application to production and review of drawings under ISO standards, as well as the rules and norms for mechanical manufacturing in accordance with applicable and interfacing electrical regulations.
Prior experience of conducting Non-Destructive and Destructive Testing and laboratory measurements would be an advantage.
A key element of this role will be the publishing of experimental results and scientific papers - so an established academic publication history is desirable. We attach great importance to personality and attitude, so we're looking for a real team player: Someone who is sociable, has excellent communication skills, who likes to collaborate with different people and who is committed to helping this amazing project to realise its full potential.
The working language of ESS is English but it the ability to speak Swedish or another European language would be an advantage.
To apply:
A career at ESS gives you the opportunity to contribute to the future discoveries within neutron science at a stunning, brand-new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe. We offer market competitive, individualised compensation which is differentiated according to role, responsibilities, individual skills, abilities and achievements as well as monthly pension contributions on top of your salary.
If you see yourself in what we're looking for, please provide your CV and motivation letter in English by clicking on "apply" and following the instructions. Please be aware that we can only accept direct applications made via the ESS website. Submit your application as soon as you can and quote the job reference number ESD-68681 in your application.
This role requires additional background screening processes and health and safety checks, which will be performed during the recruitment process.
For further information regarding the position, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist Daniel Nordin Baker on
daniel.nordin@ess.eu or hiring manager Nick Gazis - via
nick.gazis@ess.eu For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Mikael Johansson on
Mikael.Johansson@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at
marc.kickulies@ess.eu Ersättning Fast lön
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