Mechanical Technician: PVD Coating & Precision Machining

CERN; Denmark; Remote; DKK 486,000 - 747,000; Full time

Job summary

CERN is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing more efficient SRF cavities for future accelerators. You will design, fabricate, commission and operate PVD coating equipment and related machinery at CERN, contributing to coating improvements and process control.

Responsibilities include designing components with 3D CAD, assembling and testing coating systems, and specifying mechanical modifications to optimize UHV operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in conventional and CNC machining operations, particularly milling and turning.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Experience in the assembly and testing of UHV systems would be an asset.
• Basic knowledge of vacuum thin-film coating techniques would be an asset.
• Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and coating equipment using 3D CAD tools and produce the associated manufacturing and assembly drawings.
• Assemble, install, test, commission and operate physical vapour deposition coating systems and their associated equipment.
• Manufacture and modify metallic and ceramic components using conventional machining and CNC-based manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in coating activities, record operating parameters and document process procedures.
• Procure mechanical components for thin-film coating systems.
• Diagnose faults, carry out maintenance and implement mechanical improvements to existing coating systems.
• Apply the relevant safety procedures.

Skills

Assembly

Machining

CAD Modelling

Vacuum Systems

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Autonomy

English Proficiency

Education

Technical certificate or equivalent

Tools

3D CAD software

CNC Machining

UHV equipment

Job description

CERN is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Engineer to join a multidisciplinary team developing more efficient SRF cavities for future accelerators. You will design, fabricate, commission and operate PVD coating equipment and related machinery at CERN, contributing to coating improvements and process control.

Responsibilities include designing components with 3D CAD, assembling and testing coating systems, and specifying mechanical modifications to optimize UHV operations.