Junior Automation & Controls Engineer (BE-ICS-ACS-2026-247-GRAE)

CERN; Genf; Híbrido; CHF 59.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Pension plan

Relocation package

Language classes

Training opportunities

Hybrid work model

30 days leave

Descripción de la vacante

CERN invites applications for a 24-month hybrid role in control and automation, focusing on developing, testing, commissioning, and maintaining UNICOS-CPC-based PLC applications for Siemens and Schneider hardware. You will work with cross-functional teams and contribute to tooling, testing, and automation technology evolution.

Applicants should have up to two years of post-graduation experience in Automation/Control Engineering and hold a Bachelor's or Master’s degree.

Formación

• Experience with automation or control engineering.
• Hands-on experience with PLC development/lab work preferred.
• Familiarity with IEC 61131-3 languages and industrial protocols desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, commission and maintain control applications based on UNICOS-CPC for PLCs (Siemens/Schneider).
• Collaborate with process/equipment experts to meet operational needs.
• Maintain tooling and testing infrastructure for application development.

Conocimientos

PLC programming

Python

English communication

Problem solving

CI/CD knowledge

Technical documentation

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Herramientas

Python

GitLab CI

Descripción del empleo

• Full-time
• Compensation: CHF 5,266 - CHF 5,793 - monthly

Job Description

Join our team of control and automation experts and contribute to the development of applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework, which is used CERN-wide for the development of PLC-based control systems. You will work alongside process and equipment experts from across CERN to develop, test, commission and maintain control systems across a wide range of domains.

Your responsibilities

• Develop, commission and maintain control applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework for standardised PLC application generation, supporting Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
• Work closely with process and equipment experts to specify, implement, commission and support control systems that meet their operational needs.
• Contribute to the maintenance and further development of tooling and testing infrastructure used to support application development.
• Contribute to the evaluation of emerging automation technologies and help shape the next generation of control at CERN.
• Background and/or interest in the field of automation and control.
• Basic hands-on experience developing, testing or troubleshooting PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Knowledge and experience in industrial communication protocols would be an asset.
• Initial experience with Python.

Skills

• Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of control theory and automation principles.
• Knowledge of PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Knowledge of Continuous Integration based on GitLab CI would be an asset.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Automation, Control 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.

Additional Information

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: BE-ICS-ACS-2026-247-GRAE

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• 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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