IT and Controls Engineer

What you'll do

You will integrate the EN-CV-CL controls section and participate as control engineer to all activities of the section. This includes contributions to the specifications of control systems, selection of controls solutions, evaluation of new technologies, definition of new methods. You will supervise technicians or young engineers during virtual commissioning phases and real commissioning phases in situ. And, you will be part of the team providing support to users of the EN-CV-CL control systems.

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Your responsibilities

Write functional analyses of cooling or ventilation plants control systems;
Research and select automation and control strategies to fulfil the control users’ requirements and the EN-CV energy saving goals;
Configure and implement cooling or ventilation plants industrial control systems;
Install, test, commission and maintain cooling or ventilation plants industrial control systems; and supervise junior team members during the testing phases;
Liaise with the Cooling or Ventilation group project leaders;
Provide support to the operators of the cooling and ventilation control systems;
Investigate and select new technologies and write technical notes;
Participate to the Cooling and Ventilation group stand-by service.

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Proven experience in configuration and implementation of PLC based industrial control systems
Demonstrated experience in programming with PLC standard languages (IEC 61131-3)
Demonstrated experience in specifications of industrial control systems, particularly the definition of their hardware architecture, automatic sequences and regulations solutions
Demonstrated experience in testing and commissioning of control systems
Experience in SCADA configuration
Experience in maintenance of Industrial Control Systems is a plus.
Experience in support to users of controls systems is a plus.
Experience in python programming language is a plus.
Knowledge and application of advanced controls (non-linear, adaptative, predictive, etc.) is a plus.
Knowledge in UNICOS application framework is a plus.
Knowledge in cooling or ventilation domains. is a plus.
Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Functional analysis of control systems:
Configuration and implementation of industrial data-acquisition, monitoring and control systems:
Knowledge and application of automation and control theory:
Knowledge of communication technologies and protocols:
Having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; Producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
Proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies; Readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.
Understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Ideal start date: 01/03/2026

Contract duration: 60

Grade range: 6

Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Employment conditions

Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum entry-salary of 9113 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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