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Mechanisms Engineer

2013-11-27 12:35:40| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Directorate of Technical and Quality Management The European Space Agency is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women POST Mechanisms Engineer in the Mechanisms Section, Structures and Mechanisms Division, Mechanical Engineering Department, Directorate of Technical and Quality Management. This post is classified in the A2A4 grade band of the Coordinated Organisations salary scale. LOCATION ESTEC, Noordwijk The Netherlands. DUTIES The postholder will report to the Head of the Mechanisms Section of the Structures and Mechanisms Division. The Mechanisms Sections activities cover the following technical domains space mechanisms and space mechanical systems mechanical elements for launcher, reentry and landing systems as well as for robotics and planetary exploration tools miniaturised mechanical devices and mechanical micronano technology developments tribology for space mechanisms. The incumbents duties will include establishing relevant technology development requirements within the Agencys basic and supporting technology programmes defining, initiating and monitoring appropriate industrial research and development activities providing support to projects, programmes and general studies participating in project reviews and procurement package evaluations identifying critical development problems and assisting in their resolution. This includes performing mechanism mathematical simulations, assessing mechanisms with respect to tribological design and sizing, kinematics, dynamics and performance, as well as the assessment of mechanisms development and verification test programmes monitoring applicable technological trends and maintaining stateoftheart expertise in the relevant domains pursuing product developments for science and commercial space market applications in the field of space mechanisms fostering new application areas for multidisciplinary mechanical systems, placing emphasis on innovative concepts, cuttingedge technologies and system architectures that can lead to potential breakthroughs in mission capabilities defining relevant infrastructure requirements in terms of testing, standards and numerical simulation. The postholder may also be called upon to support other activities within the domain of competence. QUALIFICATIONS Applicants for this post should have a Masters degree or equivalent qualification in mechanical or aeronautical engineering or a similar domain, with several years experience in the development of high reliability mechanisms in the aeronautics or space field. Candidates should have good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively and cooperatively in a diverse and international team environment and to define and implement solutions in line with team and individual objectives and project deadlines. In addition, they should have good analytical, organisational and reporting skills, a proactive attitude to solving problems and an interest in innovative technologies. The working languages of the Agency are English and French. A good knowledge of one of these two languages is required together with a working knowledge of the other language. Knowledge of another member state language is an asset. CLOSING DATE The closing date for applications is 02 January 2014. Applications from external candidates for this position should preferably be made online at the ESA Web Site www.esa.intcareers. Those unable to apply online should submit their CV to the Head of the Human Resources Division, ESTEC, Keplerlaan 1, 2201 AZ Noordwijk ZH The Netherlands. The Agency may require applicants to undergo selection tests. Under ESA Regulations, the age limit for recruitment is 55. Please note that applications are only considered from nationals of one of the following States Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Canada. Priority will be first given to internal candidates and secondly to external candidates from underrepresented member states. In accordance with the European Space Agencys security procedures and as part of the selection process, successful candidates will be required to undergo basic screening before appointment.

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Spring-Loaded Interlock safely locks actuation mechanisms.

2013-11-05 14:28:09| Industrial Newsroom - All News for Today

Designed to increase efficiency in traditional bolt interlock applications, KSP key-operated, mechanical interlock is suitable for safe locking of simple actuating mechanisms. Internal spring is used to automatically extend lock's bolt to its fullest extent when circumstances permit. Generally used at start of process, interlock traps key while equipment is running. Once the equipment is in safe state, key is released and can be used to gain access or start separate process. This story is related to the following:Interlocks | Key Interlock Systems

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Alternative Hog Pricing Mechanisms Effective During US Govt Shutdown

2013-10-24 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News

CANADA - The general manager of h@ms Marketing Services says alternate hog pricing methods used by the pork industry to price hogs during the suspension of non-essential US government services appear to have been effective in ensuring producers were paid fairly, according to Bruce Cochrane.

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