Electromechanical Technician, Machine Protection section

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking an enthusiastic electromechanical technician to join the ORIGIN programme within the Machine Protection Section. You will assist with testing and installation of electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment across CERN’s facilities and participate in training provided for this role.

You should have a general secondary education diploma or equivalent and up to two years of post-graduation experience in a technical field.

Qualifications

• Qualified electromechanical technician with hands-on experience in testing and installation of electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Highest educational level is general secondary education or a shorter non-university degree; bachelor’s/master’s/PhD not required.
• Within two years after graduation, you have accumulated limited professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Support testing and installation of new and upgraded electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Assist the Machine Protection Section in CERN's ORIGIN programme activities and operations.
• Contribute to team tasks and learn through all provided training.

Skills

Electromechanical technician

Testing and installation support

Education

General secondary education diploma or equivalent (non-university degree)

≤ 2 years professional experience since graduation

Job description

Datum: 17 september, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

Are you an enthusiastic and curious electromechanical technician looking for a challenging professional experience? If so, joining CERN’s ORIGIN programme may be the perfect opportunity for you. You will join the Machine Protection Section, which is responsible for energy extraction systems installed in CERN’s LHC accelerator complex, a target area and several test buildings across CERN’s sites. You will support the team and contribute to the testing and installation of new and upgraded electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment. All necessary training will be given.

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, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, 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.