Opto-Mechanical Engineer - Technical Project Manager

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of theOpto-Mechanical Engineer - Technical Project ManagerEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: research and The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from X 120 different Engineer - Technical Project ManagerMissionThe work place of Astrophysics (LASTRO), on EPFL campus in Lausanne, within the Astrobots Group a highly multi-disciplinary and duties and responsibilitiesThe primary duties and responsibilities are to develop the opto-mechanical aspects of robotic positioners used in optical/near-infrared ground-based telescopes, as well as to manage major astronomical instruments projects. EPFL is involved in the design, procurement, assembly and testing of systems X positioning units, mirror/lens systems X of both. In particular, EPFL Astrobots Group is involved in future projects using robots for massive multi-fibers spectroscopy Stage-5 projects (for example MUST, Spec-S5, WST), to the novel focal plane system X MOSAIC instrument for the ELT, and to Folding Mirrors of BlueMUSE for the will mainly be involved in optical alignment (free-space) and testing of optical robotic positioners (fiber-coupled and free-space).The principal roles of the Opto-Mechanical Engineer are:Develop the opto-mechanical assemblies for the optical testing of robotic positioners for astronomy (hardware and software);Measure, characterize and the optical performance of the micro-robots on the test benches (for example optical fibers and mirrors with industrial and academic partners (10% travel).ProfileThe ideal should hold an HES or EPF degree in Optical Engineering with already a few years of experience or experience on optical components (ex. optical fibers, mirrors);Good knowledge of optical software (ex. Zemax);Good knowledge of Python and analytical and problem-solving skills;Proven and open-minded to seek out solutions and skills and to details;Good to have: Knowledge of project management softwares (ex. MS Project);Good verbal and written English offerA multicultural and high-quality academic environment;A good team X a dynamic research group;Excellent working conditions;Involvement in unique Start : Activity : 100,00Contract Type: 1 year (renewable)Reference: jidc124bc2aen jit0207aen jpiy26aen