Overview
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European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.
For the R&D Project „Backend electronics“ in our Detector Operations group we are looking for an
Engineer for Detector Electronics (f/m/d)
The position
participate in the detector development program of the European XFEL
develop, design, test and commission circuit boards and layout concepts for detector electronics components
design and install infrastructure for testing of electronics components, including prototypes
perform system-level tests of detector electronics from front to backend
participate in the preparation of system concepts of the next generation X-ray imaging detectors
support integration of detector components into the instrument and conduction of system tests
support performance testing and maintenance of detectors in use at the EuXFEL photon beam lines
Requirements
electronics engineering university degree or equivalent work experience
experience in circuit board development, design and testing
experience in system testing and commissioning
experience in testing, operation and maintenance of advanced silicon X-ray detectors is an asset
experience in working independently, as well as in a team
good communication skills and ability to work in a structured way in a multi-lingual, multidisciplinary team with English as working language
For additional information please contact Monica Turcato ( monica.turcato@xfel.eu ).
The working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found here .
Our offer
Become part of a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress, participate in our international networks, and shape your life upon trust-based flexible working times and telecommuting options. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.
Salary and benefits are similar to those of public service organizations in Germany. In addition European XFEL provides a non-contributory company pension scheme, broad relocation benefits, as well as subsidized job-tickets and meals at our company restaurant. The European XFEL GmbH intends to achieve a widely international staff. Company language is English, non-German candidates hired from abroad receive an international allowance.
Reference number: E-328
Duration: This appointment is limited to 3 years.
Application
Please apply online and provide a cover letter next to a CV in English, as well as your work certificates in one single pdf-file.
Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants. The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women.
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European XFEL GmbH
Holzkoppel 4, 22869 Schenefeld, Germany
www.xfel.eu
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