We are a technological center **specialized** in **technologies** applied to **advanced** **manufacturing**, with a particular focus on precision machinery and processes, and artificial intelligence applied to manufacturing. Our main challenge and commitment to industry is to generate and transfer scientific and technological knowledge related to manufacturing and industrial production, providing companies with innovative and differentiating technological solutions that improve their market positioning and enhance competitiveness. We are members of the BRTA Technology Alliance, together with 17 other leading centers in the European technology field. At the same time, we are part of the Mondragón Corporation, the leading Basque business group. **Job Description** ---------------------------- At IDEKO, we are looking to incorporate someone into our specialized manufacturing processes team to take on the role of researcher in the additive manufacturing area. We are seeking an individual with **initiative, curiosity, and a research-oriented mindset**, who wishes to grow within a top-tier advanced manufacturing environment, combining applied and experimental research. * If you **have experience and wish to continue developing technically**, we have projects and international collaborations waiting for you. * If you are a **junior profile eager to grow**, we will support your development through a career plan and close mentorship from a leading team. **YOUR MISSION WILL BE...:** * Drive and promote the specialization field of **additive manufacturing** by participating in all phases of research and technology transfer projects. * Conduct **applied research on the characterization of additive manufacturing processes**, combining modeling, simulation, experimental work, monitoring, and advanced analysis of results. * Define manufacturing procedures and strategies. * Integrate components manufactured using additive technologies into final products. * **Analyze the performance** of components produced via additive manufacturing: characterization and validation testing, material evaluation, part integrity assessment. * Develop proposals for public administrations within R&D programs. **DID YOU KNOW...?** * We listen to you, support you, and together with your supervisor, you will design **a professional and personal growth plan?** * Will you feel that **every day is a learning opportunity, because at IDEKO, continuous learning** is part of who we are?** * You will work on **real challenges and demanding projects**, participating in **national and international projects**, alongside **world-renowned researchers from a globally recognized research group?** * Do we offer **flexible** working hours and scheduling?** * **Does IDEKO have Multi-location options?** Possibility to work up to two days per week at our offices in Elgoibar, Zamudio Technology Park (CFAA), and Zuatzu Business Park (Donostia)?** * Will you be part of a **healthy organization** offering fruit, psychological support, **catering services,** medical services, etc.?** * Are we **committed to our environment**, with a Basque Language Plan, Equality Plan, and Mobility Plan?** **Requirements** -------------- **WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:** **Qualifications:** * **Education:** Industrial Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical or Electronic Engineering. * **Languages**: Advanced level of English (Basque language knowledge is a plus). * **Experience**: Experience in research and development environments, as well as in similar roles, will be highly valued. * **Knowledge**: + Additive manufacturing processes. + Laser physics and applied optics. + Knowledge of metallic materials, metallurgy, etc., will be considered a plus. + Programming in Matlab and/or Python and modeling and simulation techniques (FEM, CFD, thermal models). **If you would like to get to know us better, learn how we work, see the projects we carry out, meet the team of professionals you'll be working with, and discover all the benefits IDEKO can offer you, don't hesitate—come and meet us!** **Apply now** **Location:** Elgoibar (Spain)**Contract Type:** Temporary**Working Hours:** Full-time**Sector:** Engineering and Automotive**Open Positions:** 1**Discipline:** Engineering**Work Mode:** Hybrid