Mechanical Technician

vor 2 Wochen


Genf, Genf, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

Job Description Your responsibilities**Are you a mechanical technician looking for a wide-ranging and dynamic professional experience to further your career? If so, joining CERN's Origin programme may very well give you that challenge.


In your role as a member of our team of engineers and technicians you will support various technical activities related to construction of a new tracking detector for CMS.

This project consists of manufacturing small series of high-precision light-mass mechanical parts and assemblies using metal, plastic and composite materials.


Your tasks will include programming and using CNC machine tools (3, 4, and 5-axis), manufacturing mechanical parts on conventional machines, participating in assembly work, and collaborating with the group's engineering office in making of new designs.

Additionally, you will perform conventional dimensional metrology, cooling system pressure and leak tests, as well as contribute to development of high-precision tooling and assembly procedures.


Your profile
Skills and/or knowledge

Specific skills required for this job:

  • Interest in mechanics and manufacturing of mechanical assemblies.
  • Knowledge in reading mechanical design drawings and specifications, particularly in terms of tolerances.
  • Teamwork skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with others working on the same projects.
  • Knowledge with use of CAD systems. Familiarity with CATIA would be an advantage.
  • Experience in programming and operating computer numerical controlled machines (CNC) would be beneficial.
  • Knowledge or experience in working with polymers and composite materials would be an advantage.
  • Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

  • You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
  • You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
  • Applicants with a Bachelor, MAster or PhD degree are not eligible.

Additional Information

Job closing date
:
at 12:00 AM (midnight) CEST.


Job reference:
EP-DT GRAE

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

Target start date: 01-September-2024

This position requires:

  • 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.

What we offer

  • A monthly stipend of
    4556 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.
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30 days of paid leave per year.

  • Onthejob and formal training at CERN as well as inhouse language courses for English and/or French.

About us

  • 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._

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