Materials Engineer - Polymers and Composites

Big Science Sweden; Genf; Hybrid; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking a Materials Engineer - Polymers and Composites to join the Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials.

You will contribute to the design, validation and implementation of innovative materials used in CERN accelerator systems within a cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environment.

Qualifications

• Develop and qualify polymer and composite materials for superconducting magnets and accelerator technologies.
• Design and validate insulation systems and processing techniques for cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environments.
• Lead research projects in the Polymer Laboratory to meet CERN needs.
• Identify material technologies and processing methods to expand laboratory capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and qualify novel polymer and composite materials for superconducting magnets and accelerator technologies, with particular emphasis on cryogenic operation, high-voltage insulation and radiation resistance.
• Design and validate manufacturing and processing techniques for superconducting magnet insulation systems, including resin transfer processes, bonding technologies, composite fabrication and additive manufacturing.
• Lead research and design projects within the Polymer Laboratory to address the evolving needs of CERN accelerator complex and experimental facilities.
• Contribute to the laboratory developments by identifying material technologies and processing techniques and establishing new experimental capabilities.

Skills

Polymer Materials

Composites

Cryogenic Operation

High-Voltage Insulation

Radiation Resistance

Materials Characterization

Manufacturing Techniques

Resin Transfer Molding

Additive Manufacturing

Project Leadership

Job description

Materials Engineer - Polymers and Composites

Placering: CERN

Mer information

You will join CERN’s Polymer Laboratory within the Superconducting Magnet Technology section to develop and qualify advanced polymer and composite materials.

You will contribute to the design, validation and implementation of innovative materials, used in CERN accelerator systems within a cryogenic, high-voltage and radiation environment.

Your responsibilities

• Develop and qualify novel polymer and composite materials for superconducting magnets and accelerator technologies, with particular emphasis on cryogenic operation, high-voltage insulation and radiation resistance.
• Design and validate manufacturing and processing techniques for superconducting magnet insulation systems, including resin transfer processes, bonding technologies, composite fabrication and additive manufacturing.
• Lead research and design projects within the Polymer Laboratory to address the evolving needs of CERN accelerator complex and experimental facilities.
• Contribute to the laboratory developments by identifying material technologies and processing techniques and establishing new experimental capabilities.