2 Electronics Engineers

Reference

2026-FIX-31 & 2026-FIX-33

Deadline

16/10/2026

Division

Computing

Institution

ALBA is the Spanish synchrotron light source, a large research infrastructure operating thirteen 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.

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Tasks

The candidate will join the Electronics Section, which currently has 17 members. The section designs and provides operational support for control and data acquisition systems hardware for both the particle accelerator and experimental laboratories (beamlines). It is also responsible for the power supplies of the accelerators and beamlines, and provides electronic design support to various sub-groups within the organization.

We are seeking an Electronics Engineer who is eager to take on new challenges and contribute to the following areas:

- Participate in the design, development, commissioning, and support of scientific instrumentation and cabling for accelerators, beamlines, and laboratories.
- Participate in the design, development, commissioning, and support of power supplies for accelerator electromagnets, beamlines, and laboratories.




- Serve as Project Manager when designated by the Section Head.
- Coordinate administrative and technical processes for public tenders and contracts, including drafting, monitoring, approval, and signing.
- Define, organize, and supervise tasks for electronics technical staff.
- Perform other duties consistent with the responsibilities, professional level, and functional scope of the position, as reasonably assigned by Management to ensure proper operation.

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 successful candidate must:

Formal education:

- University degree in Electronics engineering, Telecommunications engineering or another discipline with proven similar technological capacities.

Previous knowledge and experience in the following fields:

- Use of basic electronics instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, voltmeters, and ammeters.
- High-precision motion control with stepper motor controllers, servomotor controllers or piezoelectric controllers.

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:

- Data acquisition systems and specialized beamline scientific instrumentation, including high-accuracy synchronization, low-current and high-impedance measurements, and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) electronics. (10 points)
- High precision motion control with stepper motor controllers (as IcePAP) and piezo-based motor controller (as Smaract systems). (10 points)
- Electronic cabling (industrial control, network, signal, RF, vacuum). (7,5 points)
- PCB design with ECAD software (Altium or KiCad). (5 points)





The evaluation of the previous points will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

- Demonstrable professional experience of 1 year minimum - 20% of max points.
- Demonstrable professional experience of 3 years minimum - 60% of max points.
- Demonstrable professional experience of 5 years minimum - 100% of max points.

In addition, the following aspect will also be evaluated:

- Previous experience of 5 years working in an accelerator or a similar scientific institution. (7,5 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:

- Proficient knowledge of electronic instrumentation related to particle accelerators and beamlines. (25 points)
- Auto-assessment of soft skills. (15 points)
- Presentation of professional experience. (10 points)
- Vision of the job position. (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.

Base salary range €34,500 – €43,000 gross per year.

The base salary offered will be determined according to the selected candidate's qualifications, relevant professional experience, competencies and overall suitability for the position.

Additional remuneration: annual productivity bonus (approximately 4% of the base salary), subject to the applicable internal policy and performance evaluation.

ALBA also offers an attractive employment conditions, including versátil working arrangements and professional development opportunities.

The Selection Board is composed by the following members: Xavier Serra, Raquel Muñoz and José Ávila.

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