Summer Job in Control Room Operations

The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden is a partnership of 13 European countries with the mission to design, construct and operate the world’s most powerful neutron source.

Working with us means being part of a challenging and exciting work environment, at a stunning, brand new workplace filled with innovative minds and brilliant people from across the globe.

About the position

We are now looking to appoint a summer worker for Control Room Operations in the Operation division.

The Operations group is responsible for running the neutron source (accelerator and target) along with the conventional facility systems. Moreover, our group is helping and supporting management and maintenance groups with information about availability and faults produced by the proton accelerator systems, target systems and the remaining auxiliary systems.

As a software developer summer worker, you will join the control room operations group to work on the Fault Tracking tools. Your main areas of work will be to explore options to automatize the process of fault tracking and the data analysis coming from the initial tests. The assignment will involve collaboration with other members of the operations group, but also in the other divisions like software groups and various stakeholders that are part of the larger scope for Fault Tracking activities.

About you

A suitable background for this position would be:

• Enrolled at university, following a degree in one of the following faculties: Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or Electronics.
• Python and/or Java programming experience.
• Basic data analysis experience.
• Basic understanding of particle accelerator design and supporting systems.
• Experience with editing content in SharePoint, Confluence, Wiki or similar software.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English.
• Minimum age 18 years.

We believe that you enjoy communicating and collaborating with a variety of people in an international environment. You are good at taking initiative and not afraid to ask questions.

Duration and location

The position is a summer work position of 10 weeks, or as agreed.

Planned start date is 9 June, 2025 or per agreement.

Your workplace is on-site at ESS in Lund, Sweden.

How to apply

Please provide your CV in English by clicking on “apply” and following the instructions. Please note that we only accept applications via the ESS website. The last day to apply is 5 May, 2025.

Certain roles at ESS require health and safety and/or security checks, which may be carried out during the recruitment process.

For further information regarding the position, please contact the recruiting responsible, Arek Gorzawski, Control Room shift leader, at arek.gorzawski@ess.eu

For trade union information, please contact Unionen representative Mikael Johansson at mikael.johansson@ess.eu or SACO/Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers representative Marc Kickulies at marc.kickulies@ess.eu

We look forward to receiving your application!