Experienced Industrial Electrical Technician

What you'll do

Within the CERN Engineering department (EN), the Electrical Engineering (EL) group is responsible for managing CERN’s electrical distribution network, ranging from 400 kV to 400/230 V, which includes its operation, maintenance, renovation, control as well as forecasting energy consumption and handling relations with suppliers. Additionally, the group oversees the cabling infrastructure, managing everything from the installation and removal of control, water-cooled, and fiber optic cables to the maintenance of their supporting structures.

You will join the Maintenance and Operation (EN-EL-MO) section, responsible for the operation and maintenance of CERN’s electrical network, the commissioning of new installations, and the execution of small-scale electrical works.

As an experienced industrial electrical technician in the EN-EL-MO section, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining part of CERN’s high- and low-voltage electrical network.

Apply your expertise to support the operation, maintenance, consolidation and development of CERN’s electrical transmission and distribution systems, the backbone of one of the world’s largest and most powerful particle colliders. Join the CERN electrical engineering team. Take part!

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Your responsibilities

Operate the high- and low-voltage network (lockouts, switching electrical equipment on and off, network reconfiguration).
Perform troubleshooting and repairs, document interventions, and lead or contribute to the preparation of technical reports.
Carry out regular inspections to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical network.
Act as the contact person for users connected to the electrical network within the assigned area.
Supervise preventive and corrective maintenance activities, as well as electrical works.
Contribute to electrical projects executed by the Group: participate in project meetings, assist in the definition of technical solutions, prepare and execute tests and commissioning activities, and perform acceptance tests on high- and low-voltage installations.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance and operational activities, including work performed, issues encountered, and corrective actions taken.

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Your profile

Good knowledge of high- and low-voltage electrical distribution systems and associated equipment.
Proven experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical installations, including troubleshooting, fault diagnosis, repairs, and commissioning activities.
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously while coordinating activities with users, contractors, and technical specialists in a multidisciplinary environment.
Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for recording maintenance and operational activities.
Experience in reading, updating, and managing electrical drawings, technical documentation, and as-built records.
Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electrical Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Operation and maintenance of electrical circuits and networks.
Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks.
Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Drives work / projects along and sees them through to their conclusion.
Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions.
Demonstrates a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supports initiatives for change.
Builds and maintains constructive and effective work relationships.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/11/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300040 - Electrical Technician

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Medical hazard

Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 5929 Swiss Francs per month, 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. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot and Croatian nationals, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
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.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
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Your CERNDepartment

The EN department provides CERN with the engineering competences, infrastructure systems, and technical coordination required for the design, fabrication, installation, operation, maintenance, and dismantling of the accelerator complex and experimental facilities. Its mission is to deliver and sustain robust infrastructure systems, advanced engineering solutions, and technical coordination.

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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