Mechanical/Electromechanical Tech – Onsite, 3-Year

CERN

Genf

On-site

CHF 60,000 - 72,000

Full time

7 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (tax free)
Paid leave and annual closure
Health insurance & pension
Family allowances
Relocation package
Contract extension possible

Job summary

CERN in Geneva is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the DT team and contribute to the Pixel Outer System and ITk project. You will participate in production, testing and installation, working hands-on in a cleanroom and in ATLAS infrastructure, with emphasis on precision and traceability.

The role requires a higher technical diploma, experience with precision machining and assembly, and the ability to work onsite in the CERN environment.

Qualifications

  • Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Precision Mechanics or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in conventional precision machining of metallic and non-metallic parts, using both conventional and non-conventional methods.
  • Good understanding of mechanical and electrical drawings, including geometrical tolerance specifications.
  • Demonstrated experience in the assembly of complex, high precision mechanical systems with high quality standards.
  • Proven experience in manufacturing and installation of cable bundles and harnesses.
  • Proven experience with of structural joining techniques, particularly adhesive bonding and orbital welding.
  • Experience in the following areas would be considered an asset:

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the production, testing and installation of the Pixel Outer System services and their support structures (e.g. trolleys).
  • Support the design, manufacturing and installation of temporary services and infrastructure for testing during the integration of the Pixel Detector.
  • Participate hands-on in the integration of the Pixel Outer System and its insertion into ITk in the SR1 cleanroom, contributing to the development and fabrication of the corresponding tooling.
  • Participate in the ITk installation in the ATLAS cavern, supporting preparation of Pixel services for installation as well as connections after insertion.
  • Document manufacturing and installation procedures as well QC information of tools and production parts to ensure traceability.

Skills

Precision machining
Mechanical drawings
High-precision assembly
Cable bundles and harnesses
Adhesive bonding
Orbital welding
CNC machines
Catia V5
CAD-CAM WORKNC

Education

Higher technical diploma

Tools

Catia V5
WORKNC
CNC machines

Job description

CERN in Geneva is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join the DT team and contribute to the Pixel Outer System and ITk project. You will participate in production, testing and installation, working hands-on in a cleanroom and in ATLAS infrastructure, with emphasis on precision and traceability.

The role requires a higher technical diploma, experience with precision machining and assembly, and the ability to work onsite in the CERN environment.

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