Vacuum Technician

vor 1 Woche

Genf GE, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

**Job Description** Your responsibilities**

You are a Mechanical Technician interested in developing vacuum technology competences, in particular helium leak detection. You will be involved in leak detection of cryogenic and thermal insulation vacuum systems with emphasis on:

- Design and production of clamshell tools for leak detection in the helium transfer lines of the high-luminosity LHC project;
- Testing and validating in laboratory of these tools;
- Identification and cataloguing of these tools for forthcoming use at CERN.

In addition, you will be a member of the team in charge of the installation, commissioning, and operation of the insulation vacuum system of the new high-luminosity test bench, which comprises superconducting magnets and cryogenic high-current distribution lines.

**Your profile**

**Skills**:

- Experience with traditional manufacturing techniques; with turning and milling capabilities;
- Experience in 3D modelling skills using CATIA;
- Knowledge of 3D manufacturing technologies;
- Basic knowledge of vacuum techniques and engineering;
- 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's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

**Additional Information**
Job closing date**:5 December at 23h59 CET**

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

Target start date: 01-March-2025

This position involves:

- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.

Job reference: TE-VSC-DLM-2024-192-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

**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**
- 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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