Precision Mechanic

Heidelberg💼 Full-time💰 $49,775–$49,775🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Develop and maintain scientific instrumentation by manufacturing precision mechanical components and supporting research groups.

Role type

Precision Mechanic (Scientific Instrumentation)

Builds

Precision mechanical components for scientific instruments

Domain

Scientific research instrumentation / Mechanical engineering

Deliverable

Required skills

CNC lathe operation, turned parts manufacturing, CAD/CAM software, workshop machine maintenance, quality control, material knowledge (metals/plastics)

Preferred skills

CNC milling, plastic shaping techniques, supervising trainees

Technologies

CNC lathes, CNC milling machines, CAD, CAM

Responsibilities

Produce precision turned parts, support repair and functional improvement of components, advise on design manufacturability, coordinate workshop maintenance and material restocking, manage external supplier relationships

Seniority

Mid-level IC

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About embl

EMBL AI is EMBL's ambitious new initiative aiming to exploit the full potential of AI-based approaches to advance scientific discovery. EMBL AI will host new AI research groups and data engineering teams, supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, along with fellowship and skills development programmes that bridge AI and life sciences. EMBL AI groups will be embedded in a world-class environment of biological researchers covering a broad range of biological areas, from molecules to ecosystems.