R1.8 – Development of laboratory automation for accelerated research and process monitoring control

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 04 Mar 2025

11 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

FUNDACIO INSTITU DE RECERCA EN ENERGIA DE CATALUNYA
Research Field

Engineering » Computer engineering
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Bachelor Positions
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

4 Mar 2025 - 12:28 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Offer Starting Date

12 Mar 2025
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Description: The IREC research center is looking to incorporate an engineer or researcher into the SEMS research group, with proven experience in the relevant field, to support, with a high degree of autonomy, the development of laboratory automation for accelerated research and process monitoring control in advanced characterization and combinational analysis activities of the Curio-city Project, which falls within the research line "Methodologies for Fast Inspection." 

 

This includes the following activities: 

i) Programming of control software (including PLC) and robotic automation 

ii) Programming of process automation for signal acquisition and processing in a LabVIEW environment 

iii) GUI design for system status visualization and data display in a LabVIEW environment 

iv) Design and implementation of safety measures for robotic systems 

v) Electrical design of power control systems for robotic applications 

vi) Active participation in the design and implementation of support structures and system enclosures 

 

Send the CV, a motivation letter and bachelor’s and master’s diploma (or certificate) to Dr. Victor Izquierdo-Roca (vizquierdo@irec.cat ) (with copy to Ing. Fernando Miranda, e-mail fmiranda@irec.cat ) indicating Ref. 25-028 in the subject of the e-mail. 

Reference: 

  • Curriculum Vitae, specifying the completed degree and any relevant professional experience. 
  • Motivation letter. 

Offer of job position: 

We offer a R1.8 position in the framework of CURIO-CITY national project. 

Salaries will be paid in accordance with IREC’s salary policy, depending on the candidate’s qualification and professional experience. Contract with a 6-month trial period and evaluation of the work performed. 


Where to apply
E-mail

irecjobs@irec.cat

Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Communication engineering
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Research Field
Chemistry
Education Level
Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

he candidate must demonstrably meet the following technical and professional requirements: 

1. Academic Background 

  • Degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electronics, etc.), Physics, Materials Science, Chemistry, or an equivalent qualification. 
  • The degree must be obtained before the incorporation date. 

2. Professional Experience & Skills 

  • Work experience in companies related to the field of the offer. 
  • Experience in software development and programming related to automation and control. 
  • Knowledge of control software programming, including PLC and robotic automation. 
  • Experience in hardware automation, as well as signal acquisition and processing in a LabVIEW environment. 
  • Knowledge in GUI design for system status visualization and data representation in LabVIEW. 
  • Experience in design and implementation of safety measures for robotic systems. 
  • Competence in electrical design for control and power supply systems for robotic applications. 
  • Ability to actively participate and lead in the design and implementation of support structures and system enclosures for automated systems. 
  • Ability to manage engineering projects. 

 

3. Other Requirements 

  • Ability to work independently with a degree of autonomy. 
  • Ability to collaborate in an R&D environment, focused on accelerated research and industrial process control. 
  • Immediate availability upon the publication of the job offer. 

Specific Requirements
  • Programming skills and experience in Python and C.  
  • Programming skills in automation (LabVIEW, Arduino, Raspberry or equivalent). 
  • Experience in industrial environments. 
  • Experience in R&D.  
  • Master degree in related topic. 

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
IREC
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
BARCELONA
Postal Code
08930
Geofield


Contact
State/Province

BARCELONA
City

SANT ADRIA DE BESOS
Website

http://www.irec.cat
Street

JARDINS DE LES DONES DE NEGRE, 1
Postal Code

08930
E-Mail

ftorregrosa@irec.cat

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