Mechanical Technician at Cern

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research; Lavamünd; Vor Ort; EUR 64.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

CERN Pension Fund

Relocation package

30 days paid leave

Zusammenfassung

CERN seeks a hands‑on Mechanical Technician to contribute to superconducting radiofrequency cavity improvements and thin‑film coating technologies. You will design, fabricate, assemble and commission mechanical and coating equipment, using 3D CAD and precise machining skills, in a fully onsite role.

You will participate in coating activities, document procedures and support system testing, with opportunities to work with UHV systems and vacuum technologies as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in conventional and CNC milling/turning.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience or interest in UHV coating systems is valuable.
• Basic knowledge of vacuum thin‑film coating techniques is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design mechanical components and coating equipment using 3D CAD and produce drawings.
• Assemble, install, test, commission and operate PVD coating systems.
• Machining of metallic and ceramic components with conventional and CNC methods.
• Record operating parameters and document coating processes.

Kenntnisse

Machining operations (CNC)

Milling & turning

3D CAD & technical drawings

UHV systems assembly/testing

Vacuum thin‑film coating basics

Mechanical assembly & fabrication

Manufacturing of mechanical parts

Installation & commissioning of vacuum

Production of thin‑film coatings

Tools

3D CAD software

Jobbeschreibung

You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing more efficient superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities for future CERN accelerators. In this hands-on role, after dedicated training in the team you will contribute to the improvement of thin-film coating technologies through the design, fabrication, commissioning and operation of physical vapour deposition (PVD) equipment.

Your responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and coating equipment using 3D CAD tools and produce the associated manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Assemble, install, test, commission and operate physical vapour deposition coating systems and their associated equipment.
• Manufacture and modify metallic and ceramic components using conventional machining and computer numerical control (CNC)-based manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in coating activities, record operating parameters and document process procedures.

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• Experience in conventional and CNC machining operations, particularly milling and turning.
• Experience using 3-dimensional computer-aided design 3D CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience in the assembly and testing of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of vacuum thin-film coating techniques would be an asset.
• Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment.
• Manufacturing of mechanical parts.
• Installation and commissioning of vacuum systems.
• Production and analysis of thin-film coatings.

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

• A valid driving licence.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 5929 Swiss Francs per month, increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.

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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.

Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

You will need these documents to complete your application

• Your CV (English or French)
• Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERN Department

The TE department specializes in maintaining world-class expertise in accelerator technologies, supporting R&D, and managing technical facilities to advance CERN's technological capabilities.

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