Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
As an Electrical Engineer, you will take a leading role in the major CMS electrical infrastructure activities during the upcoming upgrade of the detector. You will interface with the CERN electrical infrastructure team in charge of the project execution to refine the specifications according to the CMS needs, validate the technical solutions and coordinate their implementation.
Within the CMS Technical Coordination team, you will supervise the power distribution cabling activities for the CMS sub-detectors. You will also participate in the safety assessment of all electrical activities, including the lock-down and the re-powering of all systems, from low-voltage to high-voltage detector systems.
Your responsibilities
- Oversee the activities related to the evolution of the electrical network in CMS surface and underground areas, providing the interface to the contractors and support groups operating on site.
- Report to Technical Coordination on the scheduling of activities, co-activity requirements, work progress, and risks.
- Coordinate the CMS subdetector’s effort in procurement, connectorization, and installation of all power systems and cables, working in close collaboration with the CMS lead electrical engineer and the cabling coordinator.
- Establish QA/QC procedures for commissioning and acceptance of electrical installations, and document test execution.
- Supervise site activities carried out by contractors and/or collaboration personnel, ensuring proper documentation.
- Support the CMS detector team in re-powering and readiness for operation.
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- Established experience in the design and sizing of low-voltage power distribution systems.
- Hands-on experience with the installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting of complex power distribution systems.
- Proficient in the use of electrical measurement and diagnostic instruments.
- Solid understanding of electrical schematics and cabling documentation, with the ability to produce high-quality documentation using electrical design software.
- Knowledge of power distribution equipment and high-reliability connection principles.
- Experience in organising teamwork, working within multidisciplinary teams and ensuring safety in the workplace.
- Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Your skills
- Construction, test and commissioning of electrical circuits and networks.
- Operation and maintenance of electrical circuits and networks.
- Construction, test and installation of power electronic components and systems.
- Knowledge and application of electromagnetic compatibility, interference and susceptibility.
- Electrical safety and risk management.
- Supports and acts in accordance with team decisions; accepts joint responsibility for team successes and shortcomings.
- Assimilates large quantities of information, identifies key issues and formulates conclusions clearly and concisely.
- Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
- Ensures that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
- Works conscientiously and reliably; delivers on promises.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Medical hazard
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
Employment conditions
- A valid driving licence.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
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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 and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, 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)
- Any document you consider relevant to your application
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