Hands-On Electro-Mechanical Technician — Onsite Role

CERN - The European Research Center of Particle Physics; Denmark; On-site; DKK 250,000 - 417,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly CHF 4687 stipend

30 days paid leave + 2 weeks closure

Health insurance & CERN Pension Fund

Relocation package

Training and language classes

Job summary

CERN - The European Research Center of Particle Physics is seeking a trainee Electromechanical Technician for 24 months onsite in a high-tech environment. You will learn inspection, testing, wiring, PLC programming and commissioning of advanced machines under expert supervision, with a focus on electrical and mechanical integration.

The program emphasizes hands-on equipment assembly, materials testing, and collaborative design work.

Qualifications

• Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing.
• Basic experience in reading and drawing circuit diagrams.
• Experience in the cabling and commissioning of electrical cabinets or machines is an advantage.
• Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications.
• Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate how materials behave under different mechanical conditions.
• Gain hands-on experience in creating electrical diagrams, wiring equipment, programming PLCs, and commissioning electro-mechanical machines.
• Participate in the assembly, testing and operation of specialised machinery used in a cutting-edge engineering environment.
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians to integrate new materials into innovative cables and coils for future technologies.

Skills

Electrical testing

Circuit diagrams

Cabling & commissioning

Mechanical assembly

Instrumentation & data acquisition

Teamwork & independence

English/French proficiency

Education

General secondary education diploma

Job description

CERN - The European Research Center of Particle Physics is seeking a trainee Electromechanical Technician for 24 months onsite in a high-tech environment. You will learn inspection, testing, wiring, PLC programming and commissioning of advanced machines under expert supervision, with a focus on electrical and mechanical integration.

The program emphasizes hands-on equipment assembly, materials testing, and collaborative design work.