Geneva, Switzerland What you'll do
You will have a pivotal role designing, prototyping, and industrialising ultra-high-vacuum components for accelerator upgrades and new projects, owning structural analyses, test and acceptance plans, supplier interfaces and fabrication follow-up to deliver installation-ready hardware. You’ll work with a team within the Vacuum, Surfaces and Coatings (VSC) Group which values clear engineering standards, rigorous safety and quality and close collaboration with operations, test facilities and industry partners.
Your responsibilities
- Design and evaluate the structural performance of high-vacuum equipment using finite element modelling (FEM) codes, with emphasis on buckling and vibrational behaviour.
- Select the most appropriate and affordable materials and fabrication techniques for accelerator vacuum components.
- Bring designed equipment first to prototyping and then to industrial production. Write technical specifications. Search, select and cooperate with industrial suppliers and service contract providers.
- Follow-up the technical aspects of industrial contracts providing the preparation and implementation of quality assurance (QA) and control (QC) programmes.
- Identify new opportunities of collaboration and in-kind contribution with external institutes and industry partners for accelerator vacuum components.
- Document the results in reports, scientific publications and presentations.
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- Proven experience in the design and simulation of complex mechanical systems.
- Proven experience in preparing and implementing QA/QC protocols.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing technical specifications and monitoring technical contracts with industrial suppliers.
- Experience in scientific writing and presenting technical results at management and scientific forums.
- Knowledge in standard high and ultra-high-vacuum components and piping would be an advantage.
- Knowledge in ultra-high-vacuum sealing techniques would be an advantage.
- Knowledge in the operation and maintenance of ultra-high-vacuum systems would be an advantage.
- Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering. A PhD in the field of Structural Mechanics or a related field would be an asset.
Your skills
- Design and analysis of mechanical structures (static, dynamic, modal, and vibration).
- Drafting of commercial documents for a supply or a service contract.
- Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract.
- Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation.
- Knowledge and application of conventional dimensional metrology.
- Design and analysis of high-vacuum systems.
- Cooperates constructively with others in the pursuit of team goals; balances personal goals with team goals;
- Ensures that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented;
- Defines clear objectives, milestones and deliverables before initiating work/ project;
- Tests solutions for long-term suitability, cross-checking with all concerned before implementation;
- Maintains a positive outlook even in difficult situations; demonstrates resilience and persistence in response to setbacks and adversity;
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Employment conditions
- A valid driving licence.
- Shift work, stand-by duty, and work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- Work in Radiation Areas.
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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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