Electronics Engineer

Description

Summary: Join a multidisciplinary team designing, supporting, and upgrading control and data acquisition systems for a synchrotron light source and experimental laboratories. Highlights: 1. Contribute to upgrades and support for operative or new beamlines 2. Develop new instrumentation 3. Work in a dynamic and growing research infrastructure Electronics Engineer **Reference** 2026\-59 **Deadline** 19/05/2026 **Division** Computing 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 candidate will join the Electronics Section, which is currently staffed by 17 members. The section designs and provides operational support for the control and data acquisition systems' hardware, both for the particle accelerator and the experimental laboratories (beamlines). In addition, it is responsible for the power supplies of both the accelerators and the beamlines. And, finally, provides electronic design support to various sub\-groups within the organization. We are looking for an Electronics Engineer eager to take on new challenges while contributing to: * Upgrades and support to either other operative or new beamlines. * Upgrades and support to the operation of the accelerator control hardware. * New instrumentation developments. 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. * University degree in Electronics engineering, Telecommunications engineering or other discipline of proven similar technological capacities. Last year students (ECTS credits approved 180\) will also be considered and shall attach their academic Transcript of Records (ToR) * Demonstrated practical experience using basic electronics instrumentation (oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ammeters). Candidates must evidence this through passing grades in applied university laboratory courses, official internship records, or a minimum of one year of direct professional experience. * Minimum B1 English Level 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: * ECAD software (Altium or KiCad). (max 15 points) * Data acquisition systems (DAQ) (max 10 points) * Electronic cabling (industrial control, network, signal, RF) (max 5 points) * FPGA programming (max 5 points) The evaluation of the previous points will be evaluated based on the following criteria: * Theoretical background (acquired during professional experience, internships or university practices) \- 30% of max points. * Experience in design and implementation (personal project developments, including professional, degree project or similar) \- 60% of max points * Demonstrable professional experience of 1 year minimum \- 100% of max points. In addition, the following aspect will also be evaluated: * Previous experience of 1 year working in an accelerator, a similar scientific institution or in a R\+D electronics department (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. * Auto\-assessment of soft skills. * Vision of the job position * Motivation for applying 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 Temporary contract for the replacement of a worker with the position reserved for the duration of his expected long\-term temporary incapacity. The Selection Board is composed by the following members: José Ávila, Raquel Muñoz, Oscar Matilla.