CERN Mechatronics Technician for Optical Link

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Mechatronics Technician for Optical Link to join CERN in Geneva. You will partake in fabricating and assembling electronic and opto-electronic test systems, manufacturing crucial parts, and assisting in large-scale setups.

The ideal candidate should have a maximum of 2 years of experience since graduation and must hold a general secondary education diploma. Note that applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals are not considered for this 2026 role.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field.
• Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree.
• Must not hold a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or PhD.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the fabrication and assembly of electronic and opto-electronic test systems.
• Manufacture parts using CNC routers, milling machines, and lathes.
• Assist in assembling and testing large-scale setups.

Job description

Mechatronics Technician for Optical Link

Datum: 31 maj, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

You will take part in the fabrication and assembly of a wide range of electronic and opto-electronic test systems used to evaluate component performance.

Using various machines in our mechanical workshop (CNC routers, milling machines, lathes, drill presses, etc.), you will manufacture parts to support the activities of the ESE group.

You will also contribute to building wiring harnesses that connect devices to test systems, including for use in demanding environments such as radiation test facilities. In addition, you will assist in assembling and testing large-scale setups.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of aCERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree. You can't hold a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.