Survey & Alignment Engineer

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Summary: Join the Survey & Alignment Group to manage and contribute to alignment networks, equipment positioning, metrology, technical analysis, and continuous improvement in a dynamic research infrastructure. Highlights: 1. Multidisciplinary work environment with diversity, inclusion, and respect. 2. Opportunity to promote your career and explore new territories. 3. Contribution to cutting-edge research infrastructure (ALBA II upgrade). Survey \& Alignment Engineer **Reference** 2026\-FIX\-24 **Deadline** 24/05/2026 **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. For more information, you can take a look on our history watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v\=gHMqiH4qBAo Tasks The successful candidate will join the Survey \& Alignment Group within the Transversal Section of the Engineering Division and will be responsible for the following main tasks: * **Alignment network:** to manage, and to contribute to the design, implementation and maintenance of the laboratory reference and alignment networks required for accelerator and beamline alignment activities. * **Equipment positioning:** to carry out alignment, positioning and verification activities for accelerator components, beamlines and scientific instrumentation throughout installation, maintenance and upgrade phases, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and tolerances. * **Metrology:** to carry out geometrical and dimensional quality control activities for newly manufactured components and assemblies, ensuring conformity with design and functional requirements. * **Technical analysis and reporting:** to prepare technical reports, analyses and calculations, and communicate results effectively to technical stakeholders and project teams. * **Stability measurements:** to carry out vibration and mechanical stability measurement campaigns, including data acquisition, analysis and interpretation of results. * **Documentation and procurement:** to contribute to the preparation of technical specifications and documentation related to the procurement of Survey \& Alignment instrumentation and associated equipment. * **Instrumentation and equipment design support:** to have close collaboration with Engineering groups and other divisions' groups to ensure the integration of alignment and metrology requirements within multidisciplinary equipment and scientific instrumentation design projects. * **Maintenance and calibration:** to operate, maintain and calibrate Survey \& Alignment instrumentation and metrology equipment, ensuring reliability, traceability and accuracy of measurements. * **Tooling and auxiliary systems:** to contribute to the conceptual design, specification and follow\-up of auxiliary tooling and mechanical systems required for alignment and metrology activities. * **Continuous improvement:** to contribute to continuous improvement activities, technical developments and the implementation of best practices within the Survey \& Alignment area. 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 candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Geomatics and/or Surveying Engineering, Geodesy. The candidate must demostrate a minimum of 3 years experience in alignment and positioning activities for particle accelerator components, beamlines or scientific instrumentation. The candidate should have good oral/written English communication skill. A minimum of B2 level is required. 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 “Survey and Alignment Engineer” in roles related to: + **Advanced training related to reference and alignment networks**, metrology and high\-precision measurement techniques. (Max 15 points) + **Experience in metrology** of mechanical components and assemblies. (Max 10 points) + **Experience in the operation, maintenance and calibration** of Survey \& Alignment instrumentation and metrology equipment, especially with the Laser Tracker \& 3D arm. (Max 5 points) + **Experience in vibration and mechanical stability measurements**, including data analysis and interpretation. (Max 5 points) + Training and/or experience in metrology, **survey and alignment software**, data processing and analysis tools. (Max 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 Permanent contract. The Selection Board is composed by the following members: Marta Llonch Burgos Ubaldo Iriso Áriz Carles Colldelram Peroliu