Mechanical Technician

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 47.599 - 57.014; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Monthly net stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs

30 days of paid leave per year

Comprehensive health insurance

Relocation package available

Zusammenfassung

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research in Switzerland is looking for a candidate to contribute to the development, assembly, and installation of RF components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC). The role involves designing mechanical components using CATIA while collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in mechanical design and proficiency in CAD software. Benefits include a monthly net stipend, 30 days of paid leave, health insurance, and a relocation package.

Qualifikationen

• Experience or strong background in mechanical design.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
• Familiarity with technical drawings and mechanical assembly activities.

Aufgaben

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA.
• Support the full project lifecycle.
• Design and documentation.

Kenntnisse

Mechanical design experience

2D/3D CAD software proficiency

Technical analysis skills

Project management skills

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

General secondary education diploma or non-university degree

Tools

CATIA

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

You will contribute to the development, assembly, and installation of RF components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) galleries, working closely with a multidisciplinary mechanical team. You will be fully integrated into the R&D team, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and students on innovative projects aimed at improving the performance of existing accelerators and contributing to the development of future high-energy machines. The teams laboratories employ a broad range of advanced technologies, providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge engineering and scientific practices.

Your responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA (2D and 3D CAD).
• Support the full project lifecycle.
• Design and documentation.
• Procurement of parts and materials.

Your profile

• Experience or a strong background in mechanical design.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, project follow-up, and mechanical assembly activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Motivated and eager to learn, you adapt quickly while maintaining a proactive and professional approach.

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

• A valid driving licence.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.

Global Benefits

A monthly net stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month.

30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.

Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.

Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.

A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.

Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.

On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree. You can’t hold a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

Your CERN Department

The SY department oversees the science and technology related to accelerator technical systems, including beam instrumentation, beam transfer, power converters, particles generation and their interaction with matter, and radio frequency systems. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of new hardware and software for CERN’s accelerator complex.