Electronics Technician

**Position Overview**

This call is issued under the framework of the approved ICFO Public Employment Offer (OPO 2025), as approved by the ICFO Board of Trustees and in accordance with Law 14/2011 on Science, Technology and Innovation, Law 9/2022 on the Catalan Science System, the Basic Statute of Public Employees (Royal Legislative Decree 5/2015 - EBEP), and Law 19/2014 on Transparency, Access to Public Information and Good Governance.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Assembly of special cables, manufacture of printed circuit boards (PCBs), and soldering of electronic components.
- Assembly of customized scientific and optoelectronic instruments involving optical fibers, lasers, light detectors, and related components.
- Diagnose and repair damaged electronic equipment and systems.
- Billing of costs related to electronic components and associated project tasks.
- Creation and maintenance of technical documentation related to electronic systems and workshop activities.

** Why Join Us?**
- **Standard Workweek**: Benefit from a 37.5-hour workweek, allowing for personal time and pursuits.
- **Attractive Labor Calendar**: Take advantage of generous vacation days and public holidays.
- **Professional Development**: Access a range of training programs and language courses to enhance your skills and career growth.
- **Flexible Compensation**: Participate in flexible retribution programs, tailoring your benefits to suit your individual needs.
- **Commuter Support**: Utilize our free daily shuttle bus service between Barcelona and ICFO, easing your daily commute.
- **Inclusive Environment**: Join a diverse and inclusive workplace, recognized for its commitment to equality and awarded for its diversity and inclusion efforts.

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**Qualifications and Experience Required**
- Minimum **3 years of proven experience** in a similar position, ideally within a public research center or laboratory in the STEM field.

Proven experience in:

- Demonstrated hands-on experience in the assembly and testing of electronic circuits and systems, including the use of laboratory instruments (oscilloscopes, signal generators, power supplies, etc.), and troubleshooting and maintenance of electronic equipment.
- Design and fabrication of printed circuit boards (PCBs) using SIEMENS Xpedition, including creating layouts and component libraries within this environment.
- Experience in manufacturing electronic prototype PCBs using LPKF milling machines, along with practical skills in soldering and component assembly.
- Design of electronic enclosures and mechanical parts using FIKUS Visualcam and SIEMENS Solid Edge.
- Proven experience working in collaborative environments using Microsoft Teams and SharePoint in a professional context.

** We will also value demonstrable experience in**
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams.
- Strong organizational skills, planning ability, and attention to detail.
- Service orientation, initiative, and commitment to teamwork.
- Problem-solving attitude and capacity to work autonomously under supervision.

**Conditions**

This is a full-time position.

The contract offered will be a permanent contract for scientific and technical activities (ACT) linked to the approved Public Employment Offer (Oferta Pública d’Ocupació - OPO) of ICFO and governed by the applicable public-sector labor framework.

A probationary period of 6 months will apply, in accordance with ICFO’s internal labor regulations and the applicable public-sector labor framework.

**Selection Procedure**

ICFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The selection process will follow open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment (OTM-R) principles. It will consist of:
The Evaluation Committee will include at least three members and ensure gender balance and impartiality.

** Data Protection**

In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and Organic Law 3/2018, ICFO informs applicants that their personal data will be processed exclusively for recruitment purposes.
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Controller**: Fundació ICFO - Institut de Ciències Fotòniques, Av. Carl Friedrich Gauss 3, 08860 Castelldefels (Barcelona).
- **Legal basis**: performance of a task in the public interest.
- **Rights**: access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and opposition.

All recruitment files will be retained in accordance with the Catalan public-sector archival retention schedule (DOGC 2117).

Reference: 1052
Application deadline: November 23, 2025

23rd of November, 2025