Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 20 European Member States.
CERN is currently looking for an
Electromechanics Technical Engineer
Are you an experienced electro-mechanical professional? What about taking part in the design of the world's lowest energy anti-proton ring? An amazing role combining mechanics, electricity and magnets cooling. CERN. Take part!
Participate in the mechanical design and the preparation of specification drawings of normal-conducting electro-magnets and magnet components.
Write up technical specification and other technical documents required for the magnet procurement.
Follow-up fabrication of magnets and magnet components outside CERN.
Take care of the quality control by inspections and acceptance tests at the premises of suppliers and at CERN.
Select and procure components for magnets.
Based on the internally existing experience, prepare test procedures and operate test equipment.
Organize and perform laboratory tests and measurements on magnets and their components.
Keep up-to-date the technical documentation, including drawings and quality assurance records.
Organize and participate in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of magnets.
Qualification required
Technical engineer Bachelor in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent
Experience and competencies
We require a demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in the field of engineering, construction and testing of electro-mechanical devices.
Very good knowledge and experience in following up manufacturing, assembly, and acceptance tests of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Some experience in development of mechanical and electrical equipment and prototype work.
Good knowledge of modern measurement techniques in mechanics, electricity or hydraulics.
Good knowledge of mechanical properties of materials.
Knowledge in computer aided design of industrial drawings (i.e. AutoCAD) and office software (EXCEL, WORD, MS Project, etc…).
Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.
