Additive Manufacturing Engineer (EP-DT-DC-2026-41-GRAE)

CERN; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 80’000 - 100’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An international research organization in Switzerland is seeking a motivated individual for a role focused on sensor applications within the SensiPipe project. Responsibilities include acting as the main link between project partners, collecting user requirements, and optimising the design of 3D-printed systems. Candidates should possess relevant experience in additive manufacturing and good skills in CAD and FEA tools. Fluency in English and French is required. This position offers a competitive stipend and a hybrid work model with a contract of 24 months, extendable to 36 months.

Leistungen

Monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs

30 days of paid leave plus 2 weeks annual closure

Comprehensive health insurance

Family allowances depending on individual circumstances

Relocation package

On-the-job and formal training including language classes

Qualifikationen

• Experience in sensor applications.
• Experience with Additive Manufacturing via LPBF.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA tools.
• Experience with polymeric resins and composite materials.
• Experience with industrial partners.

Aufgaben

• Act as the main link between the project partners.
• Collect user requirements into a Technical Specification document.
• Explore best suited resin for insulation and sealing.
• Follow up on production of planned AM lots.
• Produce reports documenting milestones and deliverables.
• Select and procure miniaturised sensors and electrical connectors.
• Optimise design and engineering of the SensiPipe segment.

Kenntnisse

Knowledgeable Metal Additive Manufacturing processes

Analysis and problem solving on coating and resin deposition

Use of CAD tools (Catia, Solidworks)

Use of FEA tools

Team working

Project management

Good communication skills

Spoken and written both English and French

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Material Science or related field

Tools

Catia

Solidworks

FEA software

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Overview

You will work closely with CERN and CSEM specialists as the central contributor to the SensiPipe project, with the goal of bringing to production readiness a 3D-printed pipe segment embedding sensing elements in its inner wall. The position is shared equally between CERN and CSEM's main premises in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main link between the three Partners in the project (CERM, CSEM and Lisi aerospace).
• Collect the user requirements into a Technical Specification document to be used as guideline along the project.
• Explore the best suited resin for insulation and sealing.
• Follow up the production of the planned AM lots at Lisi.
• Produce the required reports documenting milestones and deliverables along the project.
• Select and procure the best suited off-the-shelf miniaturised sensors to be integrated, select the best suited standard for the electrical connector.
• Optimise the design and engineering of the "SensiPipe" segment with 3D design software, conduct structural and material simulation using FEA software, and optimize the integration of the off-the-shelf sensors and the deposition of the conductive tracks.

What to expect

More information is available on the project page.

Your profile

• Experience in sensor applications.
• Experience with problematics linked to Additive Manufacturing via LPBF.
• Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA tools.
• Experience with polymeric resins and composite materials.
• Experience with projects involving industrial partners.

Skills

• Knowledgeable Metal Additive Manufacturing processes.
• Analysis and problem solving on coating and resin deposition.
• Use of CAD tools (experience with Catia and Solidworks would be an asset).
• Use of FEA tools.
• Team working.
• Project management.
• Good communication skills.
• Spoken and written both English and French.

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 Material Science (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information

• Job closing date: 25.02.2026 at 23:59 CET.
• Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
• Working hours: 40 hours per week
• Job flexibility: Hybrid
• Target start date: 01-April-2026
• Job reference: EP-DT-DC-2026-41-GRAE
• Field of work: Material and Surface Science
• Benchmark job: 200080 - Material Science/Chemical Engineer/Chemist

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 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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