Engineer at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines

EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.

Engineer at the Technology Platform for Hydraulic Machines About the Position The PTMH - Technological Platform for Hydraulic Machines provides independent scientific services to research laboratories and industry in the field of hydraulic machinery and hydropower. These services mainly consist of experimental testing of scale models of large hydraulic machines and systems. Testing activities are carried out using a unique experimental facility composed of three test rigs which allow for experiments in all types of hydraulic machines, hydroelectric units, and battery-hybrid systems. The maintenance and upgrading of the facilities must be continuous to guarantee the quality of the measurement results, which are subject to contractual clauses. We are seeking a mechanical engineer to join and strenghten our engineering team.

Key responsabilities The main responsibilities include:

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• Manage projects with clients, suppliers, and internal PTMH team. Main responsibilities include preparing and conducting model tests, performing calibration of required instruments, ensuring the quality of data acquisition, writing measurement reports, and contributing to performance analyses.
• Manage the maintenance of the experimental infrastructure and ensure the proper operation and reliability of the testing platforms.
• Participate in the continuous improvement of the installations, including software, and metrological adaptations.
• Ensure the quality of services by defining and implementing processes and conducting root cause analyses when issues arise.
• Support the training of new test engineers and assist with practical laboratory sessions for EPFL students.
• Occasionally conduct test monitoring and validation activities at partner laboratories or directly at hydropower plant sites.