Mechanical Technician

What you'll do

High-temperature superconducting materials have interesting characteristics that make them suitable for future magnet applications. Come join CERN and take part in this exciting development.

As a mechanical technician, you will assemble models, prototypes and associated equipment within a research and development (R&D) programme dedicated to the development of high-temperature superconducting magnets. You will contribute to the design, manufacture and assembly of superconducting coils, components and associated tooling.

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Your responsibilities

Produce high-temperature superconductor-based magnet coils.
Assemble superconducting magnet models, prototypes and associated manufacturing tools.
Manufacture and modify mechanical parts using conventional machining techniques, such as milling, turning and forming.
Manage component stocks for assigned assemblies, initiate and follow up manufacturing requests and purchase orders, and perform acceptance tests.
Prepare production and quality-control documentation, including procedures, test and measurement reports and component traceability.
Produce computer-aided design (CAD) drawings of components and tooling, starting from 3D models.

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Hands-on experience in the mechanical manufacturing and assembly of electromechanical equipment, including conventional machining.
Experience preparing and using quality documentation, including procedures, test and measurement reports, and component traceability.
Experience reading mechanical drawings, including ISO-GPS dimensioning and tolerancing.
Previous experience with superconducting systems would be an asset.
Experience using mechanical CAD tools; specific experience with CATIA would be an asset.
Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Your skills

Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment.
Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation.
Manufacturing of mechanical parts.
Production of 2D drawings and 3D models.
Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities.
Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions.
Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
Listens actively to others and lets others speak.
Produces workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Ideal start date: 01/01/2027

Contract duration (in months): 60

Grade range: 3

Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Employment conditions

A valid driving licence.
Work in radiation controlled areas.
Interventions in underground installations.

Global Benefits at CERN

A minimum net entry-salary of 5929 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, Croatian and Turkish 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 CV (English or French)
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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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