Mechanical Technician (SY-STI-TCD-2024-170-GRAE)

Job Description

Your responsibilities

The SY-STI-TCD section is responsible for the conceptual design, construction, operation, and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices across CERN's accelerator complex.

These devices are precision mechanical equipment that operate in harsh environments and must be reliable for the successful operation of CERN accelerators.

Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and adept at multitasking? Take part! Join our multidisciplinary team and you will be involved in supporting mechanical dimensioning, design, and project follow-up for the construction of the new ISOLDE facility beam dumps.

Additionally, you will coordinate the production of equipment, schedule assembly, and conduct all necessary mechanical tests prior to installation.

You will also contribute to mechanical support activities within the accelerator complex and the operation of our team's mechanical workshop.

Key Responsibilities :

• Oversee the 3D integration of future beam dumps using CATIA, with the support of designers and integrators
• Coordinate the production of production drawings
• Manage material procurement to produce three beam dumps, demonstrating a strong understanding of industrial processes
• Collaborate closely with the Project Manager responsible for the beam dumps to monitor production and assembly progresses
• Perform the installation of beam dumps in the accelerator facility and conduct on-line commissioning tests to ensure operational readiness
• Provide mechanical support for activities within the accelerator complex and assist in the operation of the mechanical workshop

More information here :

Your profile

Skills and / or knowledge

• A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace or Nuclear Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering, integration completed by in field tests
• CAD systems, 3D and 2D drawing
• Assembling, and testing precision mechanics
• Good communication, well-organized with accountability
• Working in a team, as well as independently
• Ability to collaborate effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage

Eligibility criteria :

• You are a national of a .
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Engineering (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

Job closing date : 16th of November at 23 : 59 (midnight) CET.

Job reference : SY-STI-TCD-2024-170-GRAE

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

Target start date : 01-January-2025

This position involves :

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of 4569 Swiss Francs (net of tax) .
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund .
• Depending on your individual circumstances : installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year .
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and / or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe.

Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light.

The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.

Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.