Mechanical Engineer: Precision Detector Tools & Assembly

CERN; Genf; On-site; CHF 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Relocation aid

Health insurance

Job summary

CERN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the ATLAS ITk Pixel Outer System. You will design precision tooling, develop installation procedures, and verify components to ISO GPS standards.

The role requires hands-on assembly experience and strong CAD skills, preferably Catia V5, with a focus on reliable integration in complex detectors. Based at CERN in Geneva, the position is onsite, offering a competitive tax-free salary, 30 days of leave, and a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Experience designing precision mechanical components and assembly tools.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and large assemblies; Catia V5 preferred.
• Experience producing 2D drawings to ISO GPS.
• Hands-on experience with construction and testing of mechanical systems.
• Ability to draft technical specifications and installation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design precision tooling for ITk Pixel Outer System integration.
• Develop service installation procedures and tooling.
• Verify designs per standards with analytical and numerical calculations.
• Develop and implement tools for integration and installation.
• Participate in detector integration in cleanroom and cavern prep.
• Prepare technical specifications and follow up production.
• Support ATLAS ID detector extraction.

Skills

Precision design

CAD modelling

Catia V5

ISO GPS drawings

Hands-on assembly

Education

Master's in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

CERN is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for the ATLAS ITk Pixel Outer System. You will design precision tooling, develop installation procedures, and verify components to ISO GPS standards.

The role requires hands-on assembly experience and strong CAD skills, preferably Catia V5, with a focus on reliable integration in complex detectors. Based at CERN in Geneva, the position is onsite, offering a competitive tax-free salary, 30 days of leave, and a comprehensive benefits package, with relocation