Electronics Technician

vor 1 Woche

Genève, Schweiz CERN Vollzeit

Join CERN's Electronics Service (EPR) team within the BE-CEM group, responsible for the layout, industrialisation, and production of electronics modules for CERN's accelerator complex. You will contribute to the assembly and testing of printed circuit boards (PCB), gaining hands-on experience with state-of-the-art industrial equipment and quality standards.

**Your responsibilities**:

- Perform PCB assembly and soldering of Surface Mount Devices (SMD) and connectors.
- Operate and maintain industrial assembly equipment under supervision.
- Participate in quality inspections and ensure compliance with CERN's acceptance criteria.
- Contribute to the preparation and assembly of prototypes and detector modules.
- Support component procurement and stock management.

**Your profile**

- Background in electronics with willingness to develop practical assembly and manufacturing skills.
- Strong motivation to learn and contribute to high-quality PCB production.
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
- Good communication skills and adaptability in a laboratory setting.

**Skills**: - Basic understanding of electronic components and schematics.
- Soldering and handling of electronic parts (through-hole and SMD).
- Interpretation of technical assembly documents.
- Familiarity with ESD-safe working practices.
- Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and team spirit.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

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**:04.01.2026 at 23:59 CET.**

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-June-2026

Job reference: BE-CEM-EPR-2025-239-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics Technician

**What we offer**

- A monthly stipend of **4624** 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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