Mechanical Engineer for Vacuum Technology

CERN; Genf; Presencial; CHF 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

CERN in Geneva invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer in the Experimental Vacuum team. You will design, develop and test ultra-high vacuum equipment for LHC experiments, taking concepts through design, prototyping and commissioning.

You will perform structural, thermal and modal analyses on 3D models, plan laboratory tests, and collaborate with workshops and suppliers to deliver reliable vacuum systems for ATLAS, ALICE, CMS and LHCb projects.

Formación

• Degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with precision mechanical design for vacuum environments is a plus.
• Strong analytical and hands-on problem solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop precision mechanical equipment for ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Create 3D CAD models and perform structural, thermal and modal analyses to validate designs.
• Follow projects through design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and testing.
• Plan and carry out laboratory tests, including leak detection, residual gas analysis and vacuum performance measurements.
• Work with CERN workshops, suppliers and technical teams to support production and integration.

Conocimientos

CAD modelling

Structural analysis

Thermal analysis

Vacuum systems

Educación

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CATIA

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

Join CERN's Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings Group and contribute to engineering projects supporting the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) experiments.

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Experimental Vacuum team, you will work on the design, development, production and testing of ultra-high vacuum equipment around the ATLAS, ALICE, CMS and LHCb experiments.

You will take part in projects from initial engineering concepts through design, simulation and prototyping to testing, installation and operational follow-up. Working alongside engineers, technicians and specialists from other disciplines, you will gain hands‑on experience with complex mechanical systems in a unique scientific environment.

Your responsibilities

• Design and develop precision mechanical equipment for ultra-high vacuum applications.
• Create 3D CAD models and perform structural, thermal and modal analyses to validate designs.
• Follow projects through design, prototyping, manufacturing, assembly and testing.
• Plan and carry out laboratory tests, including leak detection, residual gas analysis and vacuum performance measurements.
• Work with CERN workshops, suppliers and technical teams to support production and…