Mechanical Technician (SY-STI-BDE-2026-181-GRAE)

CERN seeks an Entry Level Mechanical Technician in Geneva for accelerator support. The role involves machining, assembly, and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices and related systems.

This position supports the section responsible for the conceptual design, construction, operation, and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices across CERN's accelerator complex. The role is essential for ensuring the safety and efficient operation of these critical systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the procurement, storage, and shipping of raw materials and components.
• Condition components to meet Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) standards for collimators.
• Machine simple parts according to CAD-generated drawings.
• Assemble collimators, sub-components, and auxiliary systems.
• Support the assembly of HL-LHC beam dump systems.
• Maintain accurate records and update relevant databases.
• Install, commission, and maintain equipment.
• Handle the safe disposal and storage of radioactive parts and withdrawn equipment.
• Provide mechanical and logistical support across various CERN facilities.

Requirements

• Experience in assembling and testing precision mechanics.
• Understanding of mechanical component design.
• Proficiency with CAD systems and 3D/2D drawing.
• Fluency in spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
• Nationality of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree are not eligible.

What the company offers

• A monthly tax-free stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs.
• 30 days of paid leave annually, plus two weeks of annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for the employee, spouse, and children, along with CERN Pension Fund membership.
• Monthly family, child, and infant allowances based on individual circumstances.
• Relocation package including an installation grant and travel expenses, depending on individual circumstances.
• Contract extension possibility up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training, including language classes.

About the company

CERN drives the frontiers of science and technology, uniting physicists and professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative disciplines. The organization fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive, with diversity remaining a core value central to its mission and continued success.

• CERN pushes the frontiers of science and technology.
• CERN brings together physicists and professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
• CERN fosters an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.
• Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to its mission and continued success.