High Power Laser Processing Team Leader

AIMEN is a multi-sectorial Innovation and Technology Centre that develops R&D&I activities and provides technological services to the industry in the fields of Materials, Advanced Manufacturing processes, Digitalization, and sustainability.

With more than 50 years of experience, our vision is to consolidate as an excellent organization in technological innovation at the service of the industry, to contribute to a more sustainable future. We are a team of more than 300 professionals whose high expertise and motivation to achieve a better society through innovation makes it our main asset.

Main duties:

Be part of the Laser Systems & Applications unit, within the R&D area, and being responsible for the following activities:

• Lead a multidisciplinary team with highly qualified profiles. 
• Lead the research lines related to high power laser material processing including additive manufacturing, welding, cutting, cladding and heat treatment.
• Identify and propose new research lines.
• Coordinate and manage adequately the team, ensuring the fulfilment of the objectives and in all aspects  related to ressources planification and task execution.
• Promote the involvement and motivation of the members of the team with the different work units.

Education:

• Engineering degree or similar.

Job specific skills:

• Previous profesional experience of at least 8 years leading and motivating teams, planning and supervising projects with high technological content.
• Experience in laser processing of materials.
• Participation in research projects at European, national and regional level.
• Travel availability.
• Fluent English.
• Driving licence and own vehicle. 

Desirable qualifications and skills:

• Master in Photonics or Additive Manufacturing.
• Knowledge in electric arc  processes.
• Robot programming.
• PhD in disciplines related to laser technologies.
• Leadership and strategic orientation.
• We are looking for people who are involved, responsible, with a high capacity for leadership, organization and teamwork, with communication skills, negotiation and customer orientation, and flexible enough to face the new challenges.

We offer:

• Working in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment contributing to your personal development (knowledge and skills).
• Competitive compensation.
• Stability and flexible working time; hybrid homeworking model to enhance conciliation with your personal life.
• Professional development opportunities and recognition.
• Specific Training Plan in the areas of specialisation.
• Immediate incorporation.
• Location: O Porriño (located some 25 km from Vigo, excellent communications to Vigo Airport, Santiago and Porto; and good communication with the High Speed (AVE) train network.)