Mechanical Technical Engineer - Vacuum Equipment

CERN; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 59.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CERN in Geneva seeks a Mechanical Engineer to support the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings (VSC) Group in upgrading critical beam vacuum systems for the LHC. You will work with engineers, technicians and physicists to install, test and commission essential equipment in an international setting.

No prior accelerator experience is required; CERN provides comprehensive training and support, offering a unique chance to develop specialist skills within a world-leading research environment.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in mechanical engineering related to vacuum systems is a plus.
• Willingness to learn and work in an international environment.
• No prior experience in particle accelerators required; training provided.

Aufgaben

• Perform vacuum acceptance testing of baked components intended for HL-LHC collimator upgrade.
• Test and validate vacuum equipment before installation, including residual gas analysis (RGA).
• Carry out leak tests and install bake-out systems.

Kenntnisse

Vacuum technology

Mechanical engineering

Test & commissioning

Tools

RGA

Vacuum equipment

Jobbeschreibung

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

Looking for an opportunity to apply your mechanical engineering skills to the upgrade of the world's most powerful particle accelerator? Join CERN's Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings (VSC) Group and contribute to the upgrade of critical beam vacuum systems that are essential for the performance and reliability of the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Working alongside experienced engineers, technicians and physicists, you will support the installation, testing and commissioning of key equipment that will help prepare the LHC for future scientific discoveries. No prior experience in particle accelerators is required. We will provide all the necessary training and support, making this an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills in a unique international environment.

Your responsibilities

• Perform vacuum acceptance testing of baked components intended for installation in the HL-LHC collimator upgrade.
• Test and validate vacuum equipment before installation, perform residual gas analysis (RGA) ensuring it meets performance and quality requirements.
• Carry out leak tests, bake-out system installation and…