Senior Mechanical Drafter

What you'll do

You will join the Infrastructure (IN) Section within the Site Asset Management (SAM) Group and support HVAC, sanitary and electrical activities through your design, drafting and calculation expertise. In this role, you will contribute to 3D design and technical drafting tasks, supporting the development of infrastructure and facility projects. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will help produce accurate technical documentation and models required for the design and implementation of CERN’s technical installations.

Your responsibilities

Drafting: Create, develop and manage 2D/3D designs on REVIT and AUTOCAD for existing and new HVAC, sanitary, electrical installations.
Team management and technical support: organize and oversee the design activities, monitor progress, enhance skills, and provide technical support, especially in HVAC, sanitary and electrical domains.
Project Design and Coordination: Facilitate Lead project phases, from feasibility to execution, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external consultants.
BIM Development: Ensure CAD/BIM tools (Revit, AutoCAD, IFC, etc.) are consistent, interoperable, and up to date, supporting the evolution of standards and procedures, with internal and external stakeholders.
Scans and Point cloud: Produce, manage and integrate 3D scans and point clouds.

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Your profile

Extensive experience in the development and design of tertiary and industrial buildings
Proven experience in Revit, AutoCAD, preferably with knowledge of several 3D software
Experience in team management
Experience working with 3D scans.
Background in civil engineering building trades
Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of HVAC, sanitary and electrical engineering design or a related field.

Your skills

Knowledge of building construction, consolidation and renovation:
Design of HVAC/sanitary/electrical installations for industrial/civil buildings
Knowledge of BIM management
Proficiency in REVIT, AUTOCAD; CATIA knowledge is a plus
Demonstrates a pro-active approach to resolving differences; addresses issues of conflict constructively; Understands when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; includes others accordingly and shares information.
Has a structured and organised approach towards work; is able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements;Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/07/2026

Contract duration (in months): 36

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

Work in Radiation Areas.
A valid driving licence.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 5929 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State.
You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

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Your CERNDepartment

SCE department manages and develops CERN's real estate assets and infrastructures in agreement with CERN's scientific strategy, as well as all the services related to the caretaking and campus operation of the CERN site, including Science Gateway.

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