Electromechanical Engineer – Normal-Conducting Magnets

What you'll do

You will help shape the next generation of normal-conducting accelerator magnets for the Future Circular Collider (FCC), from design and prototyping through industrialisation and system integration. Working with CERN teams and industrial partners, you will develop scalable manufacturing and procurement strategies and apply lessons learned from the testing, maintenance and renovation of existing accelerator magnets to the development and delivery of reliable, cost-effective FCC magnet systems.

Your responsibilities

Design and develop cost-effective normal-conducting magnet technologies for the FCC, from concept and modelling through prototyping and system integration.
Study and propose manufacturing and procurement strategies for FCC magnets, tailored to the scale of the project and targeting an efficient and effective production, installation and maintenance.
Plan, organise and coordinate the maintenance, repair, testing and modification of existing magnets in operation, including specific renovation campaigns, applying the experience gained to the development of FCC magnets.
Prepare technical specifications, reports and other engineering documentation, and communicate technical results to relevant stakeholders.

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Experience in the design or construction of accelerator magnets or comparable complex electromechanical equipment.
Experience in analysing mechanical or magnetic measurements and using them to validate and improve designs.
Experience in the procurement of magnets or similar equipment, either in industry or in a laboratory, would be an asset.
Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of mechanical or electrical engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Design and modelling of normal conducting magnets and permanent magnet systems.
Operation and maintenance of normal conducting magnet systems.
Design and analysis of mechanical structures.
Knowledge and application of magnetic materials, and electric insulations.
Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions.
Provides others with timely information.
Proposes ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies.
Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/11/2026

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 200040 - Electromechanical Engineer

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Medical hazard

Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain 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

Interventions in underground installations.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Operations on low or high voltage electrical installations or in their vicinity requiring a specific authorisation.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 9236 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.

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Your CERNDepartment

The TE department specializes in maintaining world-class expertise in accelerator technologies, supporting R&D, and managing technical facilities to advance CERN's technological capabilities.

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