Electrical Engineer

Electrical Engineer (SY-ABT-2025-255-GRAP) Full-time Are you familiar with electromagnetism, electrical engineering and vacuum equipment, and ready for a next-level challenge? Could contributing to the world's largest machine ignite your passion? If so, it's time to step into the cutting‑edge world of pulsed magnets at CERN In the Systems Department (SY), the Accelerator Beam Transfer Group (ABT) is in charge of the design, development, construction and exploitation of beam transfer related equipment. Your responsibilities Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on the development, installation and commissioning of fast‑pulsed systems. Contribute to ongoing R&D efforts, including optical fiber sensors, coating technologies and related innovations. Conduct numerical simulations (e.g. PSpice, electromagnetic and thermal analyses). Prepare test setups and perform electrical and RF measurements. Develop, maintain scripts for post‑processing analysis and work with the team to identify opportunities for automation. Document simulation and experimental results and contribute to the publication of scientific findings. Your profile Background in electrical engineering or similar. Experience with electromagnetic simulation tools and analogue circuit simulations (e.g. Comsol, CST, Spice). Experience with electrical measurement equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, LCR meter, VNA). Skills Skilled in using programming and software tools to process, analyse and visualise complex datasets. Ability to document simulation and test results accurately. Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment. Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. You have a professional background in Electrical or Electronic Engineering (or a related field) and have either: Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post‑graduation professional experience; PhD with no more than 3 years of post‑graduation professional experience. You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Contract and work details Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week. Job flexibility: Fully Onsite. Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence. Benefits A monthly stipend between 6 287–6 911 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. On‑the‑job and formal training including language classes. Overview of CERN -Discover a world where the impossible is made possible At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe TAKE PART #J-18808-Ljbffr