Technician for Magnet Test Station (TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-GRAE)
Full-time
As a mechanical technician you will contribute to the test facility for superconducting magnets with a focus on preparation and connection of superconducting magnets to their test bench. You will prepare mechanical drawings for bench modification, support in-field connection of magnets to test benches and follow up production in the workshop or through procurement.
Your responsibilities
* Participate in all stages of the connection and mechanical preparation of magnet assemblies to their test benches.
* Follow up the production of mechanical pieces in the workshop, or through procurement with companies.
* For new type of magnet, modify and create 3D models and drawings to prepare interfaces.
* Follow the design of new inserts for test benches with the experienced team in place and ensure integration drawings are up to date.
Your profile
* Experience with CAD software.
* Experience and/or knowledge of hands‑on work in a mechanical workshop is an asset.
Skills
* Mechanical design work using 3D CAD environment.
* Writing technical documentation and procedures.
* Follow‑up of orders in industry is an asset.
* Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
* By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
* You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
* Applicants with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree are not eligible.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
This position involves:
* A valid driving licence.
Job reference: TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-GRAE
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician
* A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
* 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 and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
* Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
* On‑the‑job and formal training including language classes.
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