Summer Student Web Engineer

The Machine Directorate at the European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, invites applications for a Summer Student Web Engineer position in the Integrated Control System Division.

Description of directorate/division

This division is responsible for designing, constructing, commissioning and operating the control systems for the ESS facility. The Integrated Control System monitors and controls most of the operational aspects. We cover a wide range of sensing, control and automation technology from highly customized electronics specific for ESS applications to standardized PLCs controlling building automation.

Description of main responsibilities

• Update and develop web pages for community collaborations where ESS is contributing.
• Further develop a test web site for the EPICS communities to approach a production setting.
• Interacting with community stakeholders via email and video conferencing tools is needed.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with EPICS communities (https://epics.anl.gov/index.php)
• Experience with web content management systems (WordPress)
• Experience with technical writing
• Experience in Windows and Linux operating systems
• Experience of working in an international environment is essential
• Excellent oral and written English skills are a prerequisite; knowledge of other European languages would be an advantage

Educational
We are looking for a pre-graduate universtity student in computer science or a similar field

Personal profile

• Ability to work effectively in and with team(s);
• Uses initiative to identify and resolve problems/issues and has good judgement;
• Excellent written and oral communications skills in English

Duration/Location

• This is a summer student position limited to 6 - 8 weeks employment during summer months 2018. 
• Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.
• Your work place will be situated in Lund, Sweden.

What ESS can offer

ESS can offer you a variety of things, such as passionate colleagues, a vibrant melting pot of diversity, and a challenging and high paced work environment where our employees take great pride in designing and building a world leading facility for materials research. 

If you were to join ESS, you would become an important piece of the puzzle, since all our skilled staff are needed in order to fulfill the overall mission. We value and need expertise, innovative minds, great ways of leading and interacting with others, and the ability to work with people regardless of culture and background.

Application & Contact
Please provide your curriculum vitae and cover letter in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note we only accept applications via the ESS website or ESS intranet. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply through the intranet.

The deadline for applications is 2018-06-22. Please note that applications will be screened and acted on continously, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

For more information regarding the ESS recruitment process in general, please follow this link https://europeanspallationsource.se/ess-recruitment-process. 

For further information regarding the position, please contact Group Leader, Karl Vestin, Karl.Vestin[at]esss.se. 

For trade union information please contact Unionen / Michela Dell'Anno Boulton at +46 46 888 30 72 or SACO / Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers/ Riccardo Bevilacqua +46 46 888 32 28. 

For further information regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Officer Lanre Odunlami, Lanre.Odunlami[at]esss.se

We look forward to receiving your application!