Opto Mechanical Design and Integration Support (w/m)

Opto Mechanical Design and Integration Support (w/m)

For a project with our client in Garching (near Munich) we are looking for an OptoMechanical Enigneer/Technician . (Duration: 12 months) on a freelance basis. Duty trips to observatories in Paranal, Chile will occur. Starting: 01.12.17.

Task description

* Update and Correction of opto-mechanical model based on CAD Autodesk Inventor
* Design of opto-mechanical components (mainly tooling) with CAD Autodesk Inventor
* Modelling of part of the Auxiliary Telescopes based on ".dwg or ".dxf 2D drawings to properly interface Adaptive Optics Module for Interferometry, within the Auxiliary Telescopes.
* Release of manufacturing drawing ready for procurements
* Procurement of mechanical components
* Verification of procured components
* Participation to the integration in Garching
* Participation to the packing in Garching
* Participation to the integration on Paranal (2- 3 missions with a duration of 14 days are planned)
* Re-design of the spider of the Auxiliary Telescopes
* Full design package delivery for the PAC of Adaptive Optics Module for Interferometry

Mandatory skills

* Minimum 3 years of Experience in the design of opto-mechanical components with CAD Autodesk Inventor.
* Minimum 2 years of Experience in the assembly integration and test of opto-mechanical components
* University degree in opto-mechanics or mechanics
* Good command of spoken and written English.
* Preparedness and physical fitness for travelling to Paranal Chile (~2600m).

Desired Skills

* Experience of integration at astronomical observatories
* Minimum 1 year of Experience in the use of VAULT (CAD Collaboration and data management software from AUTODESK)
* Demonstrated knowledge of ZEMAX
* Demonstrated use of JIRA ticketing system or similar.
* Capability to properly plan, set and adjust priorities in agreement with ESO project representative.
* Capability to properly report the work made
* Identify key issues, examine options and propose solutions

If you are interested in this vacancy, we would be pleased to receive your updated CV, availability and your hourly rate with everything included.

Reference number: 332121 Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Marta Matejczyk

Candidate Relationship Manager

Harvey Nash GmbH

E: [email protected]

T: +49 21138769010