Electrical Technician for the High Power Converters section

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 45,804 - 59,545; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is hiring an Electrical Technician for the High Power Converters section at CERN in Geneva, Switzerland. The role involves extensive collaboration with engineers and technicians on significant upgrades of power converters.

Candidates must have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience and a valid general secondary education diploma. This position is hands-on and based on-site, ensuring essential teamwork across various technical departments.

Qualifications

• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field.
• No bachelor's, master's, or PhD degrees.

Responsibilities

• Work on upgrade activities for SPS and PS main power converters.
• Collaborate with engineers and technicians in a hands-on, site-based role.

Education

General secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree

Job description

Electrical Technician for the High Power Converters section

Datum: 8 april, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

Join CERN’s High Power Converters (HPC) section, which is responsible for the design, construction, installation, operation, and maintenance of multi‑MW power converters and Static Var Compensators. You will work with engineers and technicians on upgrade activities for the SPS and PS main power converters. These systems are distributed across several buildings and will undergo significant upgrades over the next three years. The role is hands‑on and site‑based, with strong collaboration across technical teams.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• 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.