Technical Engineer for Water Treatment Systems

Big Science Sweden; Genf; On-site; CHF 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is seeking a Technical Engineer for Water Treatment Systems to support CERN's Cooling and Ventilation group. This role involves analyzing, optimizing, and developing water treatment systems to ensure they meet performance and compliance standards essential for the operation of large energy physics experiments.

The ideal candidate should be specialized in industrial water treatment, proactive in contributing to a collaborative scientific environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified and specialized in industrial water treatment systems.
• Proactive attitude towards analysis and optimization.
• Experience in ensuring system performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, optimize, and develop water treatment systems.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Support operation and maintenance activities.

Job description

Technical Engineer for Water Treatment Systems

Datum: 6 juli, 2026 Tid: 11:59

Placering: CERN

Mer information

The Engineering Department (EN) pushes forward the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research. Within the EN department, the Cooling and Ventilation (EN-CV) group is responsible for the design, the construction, the operation and the maintenance of the cooling and ventilation plants for large energy physics accelerators, experiments and technical facilities. The EN-CV group pursues sustainable cooling and ventilation systems enhancing energy savings and recovery.

You will join the Methods, Store and Electrical Section (CES), which oversees the operation and maintenance of water treatment systems, as well as the development of maintenance procedures, implementation of computerised maintenance management (CMMS), documentation management, spare parts store management and electrical works.

Are you a qualified and proactive and specialised in industrial water treatment systems, ready to contribute to a unique working environment at the heart of one of the world’s most complex scientific installations?

In this role, you will contribute to the analysis, optimisation and development of water treatment systems used for cooling and ventilation installations. You will ensure system performance, reliability and compliance with environmental and safety requirements, while supporting operation and maintenance activities.