Technician to carry out simulations and experimental tests in the field of the science of Machines, Mechanisms and Mechanical Vibrations.

Organisation/Company Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
- BarcelonaTECH Research Field Technology » Industrial technology Engineering » Industrial engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 19 Oct 2026
- 23:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 17 Offer Starting Date 1 Nov 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Reference Number 30267120029 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No Offer Description Mission: Offer technical support in the field of Machines and Mechanisms and Vibrations Functions to be developed:
* Develop mathematical models to simulate the kinematics and dynamics of flexible mechanisms.
* Participate in the design, manufacture, assembly and development of experimental mechatronic prototypes.
* Perform experimental data acquisition with common sensors applied in mechanical engineering and define experimental test protocols.
* Collaborate in the writing of scientific papers and articles related to mechanical engineering.
* Collaborate in the definition of new lines of research related to the energy efficiency of mechanical elements, vibrations, use of AI tools in the field of Machines and Mechanisms.
* Computer-aided design (CAD):SolidWorks, PTC Creo Parametric.
* Computer-aided engineering (CAE) and simulation: ANSYS, MSC Adams, Altair MotionView, MultiBody.
* Additive manufacturing and 3D printing: FFF (polymers) and LDM (laser metal deposition) technologies.
* Scientific research tools and platforms. Other requirements to consider:
* Capacity for autonomous learning.
* High commitment to the work and the institutions to which he/she has been linked.
* Motivation to carry out a future doctoral thesis in the field of the science of Machines and Mechanisms and Vibrations within the CDEI-DM group. Specific Requirements Knowledge:
* Mechanics and Theory of Machines and Mechanisms.
* It will be assessed: o Studying or having studied a Master's degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Professional

Experience:
* Have carried out research tasks linked to technological centers in the field of Industrial Mechanics.
* Have written and/or collaborated in the writing of technical and scientific reports.
* Experience in functions similar to those described will be valued, specifically in the development of research activities, both in the university and industrial environment. Languages CATALAN Level Basic Languages ENGLISH Level Good Languages SPANISH Level Good Research Field Technology » Industrial technologyEngineering » Industrial engineeringEngineering » Mechanical engineering Years of Research Experience 1
- 4 Additional Information €33,876.08 gross per year (full-time) Eligibility criteria All the candidates who cannot prove the required academic degree will be immediately withdrawn from the selection process. The CVs will be assessed according the following general criteria:
* The maximum score for the candidates who accomplish all the eligibility criteria stated in the job offer will be 10 points.
* Threshold: 5 points.
* The maximum score (10 points) will be distributed as follows:
* 1 point for required speciality.
* 2 points for required academic training.
* 2 points for technic competences.
* 1 point for organisational competences.
* 3 points for professional experience.
* 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as specially relevant by the Selection committee. If the selection committee decide to include a personal interview as additional step of the selection process, only the candidates scored 5 or above for their CV will be retained for the interview step. The interview will be assessed according the following criteria:
* Threshold: 3 points.
* The maximum score will be distributed according the following criteria:
* 2 points for adequacy to functional competences of the job.
* 2 points for adequacy of professional experience.
* 1 point for any aspect of the candidate’s professional profile to be determined as especially relevant by the Selection committee. The eligible candidates will be ranked from highest to lowest score, being this the selection criteria. Selection process The planned selection process is as follows:
* The members of the selection committee will decide for each case what the selection process will be, if an assessment is made only for the curriculum vitae or any other procedure is planned: interview, tests, etc ...
* Each phase of the selection process will be reported on the website where the offer is published. If applicable, indicate your request.
* Finally, the name of the person selected will be published on the same website where the offer is published. Additional comments Remember that the resume should not include any personal data or photographs. Numb