Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
You will design, develop, install, and maintain radiation monitoring systems that ensure the safe operation of CERN’s accelerator complex and experiments. Working within the Radiation Protection Group, you will contribute to the deployment of detectors across CERN’s facilities, develop and commission safety-critical systems like CROME, and work on custom electronics and ASICs (such as ACCURATE) to process radiation data with high precision. Your work will be key to meeting strict performance, reliability, and regulatory standards, protecting people and the environment.
Your responsibilities
- Ensure the dependability and qualification of ACCURATE ASIC for integration into CERN Radiation Monitoring Electronics (CROME)
- Evaluate the reliability and robustness of the ACCURATE ASIC under various operational and environmental conditions
- Conduct degradation experiments to evaluate the effect of aging on measurement accuracy
- Define and implement qualification and validation plans in compliance with CERN safety and reliability standards
- Conduct Failure Modes, Effects, and Criticality Analysis (FMECA) and Root Cause Analyses (RCA) for identified issues
- Establish and monitor reliability metrics such as Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) and Failure Rate
- Coordinate accelerated life testing, radiation tolerance testing, and environmental stress screening
- Collaborate closely with ASIC designers, system engineers, and safety specialists to define qualification criteria for integration into the CROME platform
- Document results and present findings through technical reports and design review meetings
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- Your studies focused on Mechanical/Reliability/Microelectronics Engineering
- Proven experience in reliability engineering, the development of test plans, and the setup of experimental campaigns
- Proven experience of electronics simulation, test automation with scripting languages
Your skills
- Proficiency with circuit simulation concepts and experience using SPICE-based tools. Capable of setting up simulation testbenches, analyzing waveforms, and interpreting results
- Proficiency in developing automation scripts, data processing tools, and system utilities using Python and Bash. Ability to write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for simulation setup, data extraction, and workflow automation
- Proficiency in Git in collaborative development environments. Understanding of branching strategies, code review workflows, and best practices for maintaining clean, traceable version histories
- Knowledge in Linux-based development. Skilled in using command-line tools, shell environments, and system administration tasks
- Familiarity with instrumentation for ionising radiation monitoring is a strong asset
- Knowledge with reliability modeling tools and methodologies (FMEA/FMECA, Weibull analysis, HALT/HASS)
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French
Employment conditions
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
Global Benefits at CERN
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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
- You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline, you have a master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of professional experience since graduation or a PhD with a maximum of 3 years of professional experience since graduation. You are not eligible with only a bachelor’s degree.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
- Your CV (English or French)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application
- A copy of your most relevant diploma or a certificate of achievement from your school (if you don't yet have your paper diploma)
Your CERNDepartment
It provides expertise and support in both radiological and conventional safety, and manages emergency services, including the CERN Fire Brigade and Medical Service.
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!
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