Job Description

You will participate in the inspection and maintenance of electro-mechanical DC switching systems as well as in the installation and performance validation test of a new equipment. This includes execution of tests, production of specific test equipment, component ordering, mounting, unmounting and service of the electro-mechanical parts.

Your responsibilities:

• Contribute to the assembly of interface cables and mechanical structures.
• Participate in the CAD design of components for the section.
• Participate in the assembly of backplanes and test/debug electronic circuits.
• Provide support with the procurement of components.
• Participate to the regular maintenance of the high current energy extraction systems in the LHC such as inspection and maintenance of mechanical components, measurement and correction of the geometrical parameters, measurement and fine tuning of the electrical characteristics, execute the individual system tests.

Your profile:

• Initial experience in the field of Electricity, Electrotechnics, Electronics or mechatronics.

Skills:

• Basic knowledge in electricity, electrotechnics or electronics.
• Technical skills in mounting and dismounting mechanical parts and elements.
• Soldering of electronic/electrical low voltage components, printed circuit boards, connectors.
• Good communication skills to effectively share information and provide technical support.
• Ability to write reports and organising and executing electrical/ electronic validation tests would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of how use measurement instrumentation, debugging of equipment, providing solutions will be an advantage.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 15.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-September-2026

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-MPE-MP-2026-141-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 300050 - Electromechanical Technician

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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