Job Description and Responsibilities:

The laboratory technician will join the Fraunhofer Portugal AWAM team in Vila Real. The candidate’s main mission is to ensure that AWAM's infrastructure is technically operational, more specifically:

Installation and setting up of existing and new equipment in close cooperation with the scientific team.

Supporting the scientific team with the operation of laboratory equipment, detecting, and troubleshooting malfunctions (e.g., electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical).

Adapting existing equipment (e.g., replacing/adding parts like pumps, valves, pipes, detectors, electric boards, (re)programming data acquisition, etc.) to comply with specific project and safety requirements.

Organizing and running the mechanical workshop (e.g., managing stocks of consumables and semi-finished goods, handling tools, assembling new units, etc.) to support the scientific team.

Supervision and maintenance planning of dedicated infrastructure (e.g., gas lines, compressed air, safety equipment, HVAC, etc.) provided by external service providers.

Requesting quotations for components (e.g., reservoirs, valves, piping, sensors, controllers, thermocouples, data acquisition boards, etc.) and equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, chillers, analytical instruments, etc.).

Supporting the scientific team in the specification, technical drawing (CAD 3D), construction and budgeting of new prototypes and pilot units.

Working in AWAM's laboratories at the science park and comply with safety procedures.

 Personal Skills and Professional Experience:

• -      Previous experience (minimum 2 years) in an industrial environment (e.g., assembling/maintenance teams in technology providers or factories) is highly valued.

• -      Knowledge of water treatment technologies is an asset.

• -     Proven know-how in technical drawing, electricity, electronics, and automation.

• -      Experience in the operation of scientific equipment is an asset.

• -     Strong work ethic.

• -      Eagerness to learn and develop new competencies.

• -      Hands-on attitude, you enjoy practical work and having a fully functional and organized workshop.

 Academic Qualifications:

-      Professional training in scientific and technical direction equivalent to secondary education (level 4 or 5 of the National Qualifications Framework), or bachelor’s degree in mechatronics, industrial maintenance, electronics and automation, or similar.

What we offer:

• -      Excellent work conditions.

• -      Participation in exciting projects with high economic impact.

• -      Being part of the team of one of the most renowned applied R&D institutions in the world.

• -      Adequate salary (depending on the professional experience and academic degree).

• -      Possibility to adhere to a private health insurance plan.

• -      Opportunities for further training and specialization.

Application Process:

Your CV shall be sent by email to jobs@fraunhofer.pt

Observation:

The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of projects:

-      VineandWinePT – Vine and Wine PT - Driving sustainable growth through smart innovation, with reference Nº 67 Agendas para Inovação Empresarial.

-      METHAREN – Innovative biomethane system integration boosting production while managing renewable energies intermittency, with reference 101084288.