Electronics Technician

What you'll do

You will join the Electronic Systems for Experiments Group (ESE) of the Experimental Physics Department (EP), which designs electronic systems and ASICs for CERN experiments and provides a range of electronics-related services. As an Electronics Technician within the Front-End section, you will actively contribute to the development, procurement, assembly, and testing of electronics, printed circuit boards, and multi-chip modules for powering, readout, and control of particle detectors at CERN.

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Your responsibilities

Design and develop electronic circuits, including schematic capture and PCB layout, as part of a team of engineers and technicians.
Support the procurement of electronic components, equipment, and printed circuit boards, and manage stock.
Support logistics and quality control of large-volume procurements of detector modules.
Perform quality inspections of components and assembled circuits to ensure compliance with acceptance criteria.
Assemble, troubleshoot, and rework PCBs, including soldering of surface-mount devices and connectors.
Conduct functional and performance tests on circuits using electronic measurement instruments and document results.
Develop and maintain test equipment, including automation software for testing processes.
Execute electrical and optical cabling, including fabrication of cable harnesses and cable assemblies.
Design mechanical parts using CAD tools and manufacture them using machine tools, CNC machines, and 3D printers.

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Your profile

Detail-oriented and hands-on professional with a background in electronics or mechatronics.
Experienced in assembling, testing, and troubleshooting electronic boards and systems.
Skilled in PCB design and familiar with manufacturing processes.
Comfortable working with laboratory instruments and developing test equipment for circuit diagnostics.
Knowledgeable about industrial standards and quality control practices.
Committed to delivering high-quality results reliably and on time.
Able to work effectively both in a team environment and independently.
Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electronics Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Assembly of electronic components;
Knowledge and application of quality and reliability assurance techniques in electronics;
Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques;
Design and manufacturing of cables, including connectors;
Design of electronic circuit boards;
Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities;
Delivers high quality work on time and fulfils expectations; readily accepts new tasks or work/projects;
Demonstrates a receptive approach to feedback; is open to criticism and reconsiders position accordingly;
Produces workable and timely solutions that meet requirements;
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/07/2026

Contract duration: 60 month contract

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics Technician

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Interventions in underground installations.
Work in Radiation Areas.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 5850 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.

You will need these documents to complete your application

Your CV (English or French)
Any document you consider relevant to your application

Your CERNDepartment

The EP department conducts research in experimental particle physics and serves as a key reference center for the European physics community, contributing to the education and training of young scientists.

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