Apprenticeship

Programme overview

Through a combination of hands-on training with expert mentorship, apprentices gain practical skills and earn a Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC). Opportunities are available in the following fields:

Information and Document Assistant / Agent-e en information documentaire (AID) (CFC): Focus on organising and managing critical information (3 years). Further information: cern-apprentissage-aid@cern.ch
Technical Apprenticeships (CFC). Further information: apprentis.techniques@cern.ch
- Electronics Technician/Électronicien-ne (CFC): Learn to design, develop, and maintain electronic systems. (4 years)
- Physics Laboratory Technician/ Laborantin-e en physique (CFC): Conduct experiments, design experimental setups, and apply measurement techniques to test, verify, and ensure quality control.
- Polymechanic/Polymécanicien-ne (CFC ) : Train in advanced mechanics and mechatronics. (4 years)

What we offer

An apprenticeship contract lasting 3 to 4 years with 1 to 2 days of theoretical training at the school, depending on the position.

Hands-on training  for your future in a one-of-a-kind environment.

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Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Pivotal in designing, developing, and maintaining the sophisticated systems that power our cutting-edge experiments.

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Material and Surface Science

Developing and maintaining advanced materials and surfaces essential for the optimal performance of particle accelerators.

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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering at CERN is crucial to advancing technology and enabling cutting-edge scientific discoveries. Our engineers design, build, and maintain sophisticated machinery, complex accelerator systems and experimental facilities that power some of the world’s most complex and impactful experiments.

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Here is a sneak peek of the eligibility criteria and recruitment process

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

You hold Swiss nationality or a valid Swiss residence permit, or you are an EU national and will secure a work permit before starting your dual apprenticeship.
Educational background

You have completed your compulsory schooling (e.g. “11ème” in Switzerland or “3ème” in France).
Language skills

Proficiency in French (C1 level required).

Recruitment process for this programme

Submit application

For the Information and Document Assistant (AID) apprenticeship, apply online with your CV and add your cover letter and last three school reports before the deadline.

For technical apprenticeships, recruitment is managed by the Union Industrielle Genevoise (UIG), which requires you to submit your CV, cover letter, school transcripts, and any additional assessments they may request (https://www.cep-formation.ch).
Application review, interview and selection

Your application will be reviewed and you may be invited to take part in an online interview with the hiring manager(s) to discuss your application, CERN and the position, and for you both to determine if it could be a good fit.
Offer and onboarding

If you are successful, you will receive a job offer. Once you accept, your onboarding journey begin!

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Apprenticeship

Programme overview

Explore a wide range

of opportunities

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Material and Surface Science

Mechanical Engineering

Here is a sneak peek of the eligibility criteria and recruitment process

Eligibility Criteria

Recruitment process for this programme

Open positions in the Apprenticeship

There are no open positions for the Apprenticeship for these Fields of Work

Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Material and Surface Science

Mechanical Engineering

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