Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
Join a multidisciplinary project team designing, fabricating and testing a new generation of components for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC).
Be in charge of engineering studies and design of the new HL-LHC cryogenic distribution lines (QXL).
Structural static and buckling computations, thermomechanical studies, design of pressure equipment, advanced materials and material modelling, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum technology, sustainable design and manufacturing, safety, reliability, product lifecycle management are just a few of the keywords related to this position.
Your responsibilities
- Be in charge of the mechanical engineering and design of components and equipment for accelerators, including technical drawings, for the Cryogenic Distribution Lines for the HL-LHC project.
- Perform state-of-the-art computations and simulations to dimension, analyse and optimize mechanical systems, components and their fabrication techniques, also reducing environmental impact and cost.
- Participate in a multi-technology project, in close interaction with other engineering teams and services, in particular CERN workshops, and taking part to product prototyping, tests, and diagnostics.
- Prepare and manage documentation such as presentations, technical reports, engineering specifications and calculation notes.
- Report on project activities advancement.
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- Demonstrated experience in mechanical engineering and design according to industrial standards, manufacturing methods and assembly techniques within a design office in industry or research centres.
- Demonstrated experience with finite element computations and computer-aided design, including thermo-mechanical analyses.
- Experience with ANSYS finite element software package and CATIA CAD tool would be an asset.
- Initial experience in managing mechanical projects from conceptual design to testing, prototyping and manufacturing phases.
- Knowledge of mechanical engineering and design of pressure lines and vessels, as well as the related European directives and standards (e.g. PED 2014/68/EU, EN 13480, EN 13445) would be an asset.
- Experience in preparing technical reports and engineering specifications. Some experience with mechanical designing of cryogenic equipment would be an advantage.
- Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Your skills
- Design and analysis of mechanical structures: by finite-element and analytical methods.
- Knowledge and application of numerical modelling in solid mechanics: including thermomechanical simulations, and advanced material modelling.
- Knowledge and application of cryogenic heat transfer and insulation techniques: especially low-temperature material behaviour and related fabrication techniques.
- Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment: including pressure vessels and piping systems.
- Production of 2D drawings and 3D models: in compliance with relevant standards for dimensioning and tolerancing.
- Having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind; Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
- Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements; Working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Cooperating constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals; balancing personal goals with team goals.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Employment conditions
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- 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.
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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
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