Mechanical Technician (BE-GM-HPA-2026-243-GRAE)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Genf; Presencial; CHF 48.000 - 57.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

4687 CHF monthly stipend

30 days + 2 weeks annual closure

Comprehensive health insurance

CERN Pension Fund membership

Family allowances

Relocation package

Contract extension up to 36 months

On-the-job and language training

Descripción de la vacante

CERN is seeking a Mechanical Technician for the Geodetic Metrology Group to support the FRAS system, aligning accelerator components with micrometric precision using high-precision sensors and actuators. The role focuses on procurement, assembly, testing and commissioning of FRAS mechanical and electromechanical parts in a high-precision environment.

Responsibilities include QA during procurement, workshop assembly, in-tunnel testing and documentation updates, plus collaboration in a

Formación

• Mechatronics or mechanics background with hands-on experience.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• English or French fluency, with willingness to learn the other language.
• Two years of post-graduation experience; higher degrees not required.

Responsabilidades

• Procurement support for FRAS components, QA and acceptance.
• Assemble and test FRAS parts in workshop and LHC tunnel.
• Prepare assembly, installation and validation documentation.
• Participate in commissioning from components to full FRAS installation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Conocimientos

Mechanics/Mechatronics

Analytical skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Language adaptability

Two years experience post graduation

Educación

General secondary education diploma

Descripción del empleo

• Full-time
• Compensation: up to CHF 4,687 - monthly

Job Description

Join CERN's Geodetic Metrology Group and contribute to the metrology and alignment of components used in particle physics experiments. Your main focus will be the Full Remote Alignment System (FRAS), which uses a network of high-precision sensors and electromechanical actuators to monitor and remotely adjust accelerator components with micrometric precision.

As a Mechanical Technician in the High Precision Alignment Technologies Section, you will contribute to the procurement, assembly, testing, installation and commissioning of FRAS mechanical and electromechanical components.

Your responsibilities

• Supporting the procurement of FRAS mechanical and electromechanical components, including quality assurance and acceptance activities.
• Assembling and testing FRAS components, initially in the workshop and subsequently in the LHC tunnel.
• Preparing assembly, installation and validation documentation, including reports and procedure updates.
• Taking part in the commissioning of the mechanical and electromechanical equipment, from individual components through to the complete FRAS installation.
• Experience in mechanics, electromechanical systems or mechatronics.
• Experience in the assembly, testing and commissioning of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems.
• Experience in writing technical documentation would be an advantage.

Skills

• Practical technical skills in mechanics, mechatronics or a related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanics, Electro-Mechanics, Production (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Additional Information

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: BE-GM-HPA-2026-243-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician

• A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
• 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.

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