Cryogenic Instrumentation Engineer – R&D & Field Support

CERN; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 71,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly CHF stipend (6372–7004)

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks annual-闭?

Health insurance + CERN Pension Fund

Family allowances

Relocation package

Contract extension up to 36 months

Language training

Job summary

CERN is seeking a skilled engineer to join the Cryogenic Group in Geneva, contributing to cryogenic instrumentation, control systems, and electrical engineering for the HL-LHC project. You will work on R&D, design, reception, and maintenance of tooling and test benches used for validation and commissioning operations.

The role involves developing new cryogenic instrumentation, maintaining LabVIEW-based test benches, and providing field support across CERN accelerators and cryogenic facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Applied Physics or Electromechanical Engineering with 2–6 years of post-graduation experience
• Or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation experience
• Nationality of a CERN Member or Associate Member State is required

Responsibilities

• Develop cryogenic instrumentation and testing benches for validation and commissioning.
• Maintain and upgrade LabVIEW-based test benches and calibrate electronics for radiation-tolerant devices.
• Provide field support across CERN accelerators and cryogenic plants, including diagnostics and repairs

Skills

Metrology

LabVIEW

Python

Data acquisition

Diagnostics

Education

Master's degree in Applied Physics or Electromechanical Engineering

PhD in Applied Physics or Electromechanical Engineering

Tools

LabVIEW

Real-time data acquisition

Job description

CERN is seeking a skilled engineer to join the Cryogenic Group in Geneva, contributing to cryogenic instrumentation, control systems, and electrical engineering for the HL-LHC project. You will work on R&D, design, reception, and maintenance of tooling and test benches used for validation and commissioning operations.

The role involves developing new cryogenic instrumentation, maintaining LabVIEW-based test benches, and providing field support across CERN accelerators and cryogenic facilities.