Electrical or Electronics Technical Engineer (TE-MPE-MP-2026-214-GRAE)

CERN; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 59.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation package

Paid leave 30 days

Health insurance

Pension scheme

Language classes

On-the-job training

Zusammenfassung

CERN is seeking an Electrical or Electronics Technical Engineer to contribute to the testing and commissioning of the 13 kA Energy Extraction System controls, data acquisition, and hardware installation. The role emphasizes hands-on work in a world‑leading research environment with opportunities to develop practical engineering skills.

You will engage in system testing, troubleshooting and data analysis, including PCB testing, DAQ setups, and test report preparation, all in an onsite setting

Qualifikationen

• Experience with installation, test and troubleshooting of electrical/electronic circuits and devices.
• Ability to set up measurement equipment and interpret signals.
• Familiarity with PCB production and testing processes.
• Basic experience with DAQ systems and data analysis.
• Proficiency in writing test reports and documentation.

Aufgaben

• Set up instrumentation devices and conduct commissioning tests.
• Debug and troubleshoot electrical circuits and assemblies.
• Perform PCB tests and validation activities.
• Set up DAQ devices and collect data for analysis.
• Prepare test reports and document results.
• Assemble, test and install electronic chassis.
• Verify hardware performance and reliability.

Kenntnisse

Electrical circuits

Troubleshooting

Data analysis

Documentation

Mechanical tooling

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Measurement probes

Function generators

DAQ systems

PCB testing

Jobbeschreibung

Electrical or Electronics Technical Engineer (TE-MPE-MP-2026-214-GRAE)

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 5266 - CHF 5793 - monthly

If you enjoy understanding how things work, solving and learning through hands‑on experimentation, this role could be for you.

From testing advanced electrical and electronic systems, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering skills in a world‑leading research environment.

As a member of the team developing CERN's 13 kA Energy Extraction System controls, you will contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, data acquisition, hardware installation and commissioning systems.

Your responsibilities:

• Set up instrumentation devices (oscilloscopes, measurement probes, function generators, etc.)and conduct commissioning and performance qualification tests.
• Debug and troubleshoot electronic and electrical circuits.
• PCB tests and validation.
• Set up DAQ devices.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Test report preparation.
• Assemble, test and install electronic chassis.
• Test hardware performance validation.

Your profile:

• Experience in the installation, test, troubleshooting of electrical and/or electronic circuits and devices.
• Experience with instrumentation (setting up measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, measurement probes, function generators, etc).
• Experience of PCB production and tests.
• Basic experience with set up DAQ systems and electrical/electronic signals data analysis.
• Experience with test stations validating the performance of control electronic and electrical production would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Knowledge of electrical and/or electronic circuits, debugging and measurement techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Electromechanical devices and maintenance.
• Ability to write test reports and documentation.
• Knowledge of using mechanical tooling during the installation of the equipment would be an asset.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (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.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

This position involves:

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

Job reference: TE-MPE-MP-2026-214-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical Engineering

Benchmark job: 301140 - Electrical Technical Engineer

• A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793Swiss Francs per month 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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