Electronics Technician

Vor 2 Tagen


Geneva, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

Job Description

Are you passionate about electronics and excited to bring your expertise to CERN? You will become part of a diverse, international team, collaborating on groundbreaking scientific discoveries that reshape our understanding of the universe.

As part of the , you will develop and refine your electronics skills, collaborating with experts from around the globe on cutting-edge projects that measure and control powerful particle beams. This is your chance to grow in an inspiring, multicultural environment while contributing your talent to the future of scientific discovery

You will join the Department (SY), which is responsible for the beam-related technical systems of the CERN accelerators. The SY teams design, build and operate equipment systems in all CERN accelerators, and are engaged in ambitious forward-looking R&D programmes. The position will be in the of the . 

As an electronics technician, you will:

Participate in the test and measurement of tunnel and surface based modules in the various CERN accelerators including the large hadron collider (LHC);  Design test benches comprising laboratory instrumentation and custom electronics;  Design and layout printed circuit boards; Use advanced instruments such as high-end oscilloscopes, VNAs, logic analysers;  Develop python scripts for the control of laboratory instruments and test benches. 

Qualifications

Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of electronics or a related field.

Experience:

Required experience with:

Hands-on experience in soldering of SMD components;  Hands-on experience with the use of laboratory instruments such as oscilloscopes, multimeters and power supplies;  Reading electronic schematics;  Fault identification in electronic circuits.

Desired experience with:

Knowledge of CAD software such as Altium or KiCad;  Knowledge of Python;

Technical competencies:

Testing and measurement of analog and digital electronic circuits; Design and simulation of analog and digital electronic circuits; Layout of electronic circuit boards; Design and development of systems based on standardized modules; Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques.


Behavioural competencies:

Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting. Communicating effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented. Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities. Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. Achieving results:  delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations .

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

 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.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than  24.01.2025 at 23:59 CET.



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