Mechanical Engineer - AD horn and target (SY-STI-TCD-2025-169-GRAE)
* Full-time
Responsibilities
* Develop simulations for the AD-Target, considering past developments, the return of experience from ongoing Post-Irradiation Examination activities and the use of alternative intercepting materials.
* Contribute to the consolidation of the horn design by performing Finite-Element Analysis (FEA) simulations to assess the electro-magnetic and thermo-mechanical response.
* Collaborate closely with draughtsmen, physicists, and engineers to align technical specifications and preliminary design with physics requirements.
* Coordinate the design of the consolidated horns from the conceptual stage through the manufacturing of functional prototypes.
* Coordinate the manufacturing steps in collaboration with the technical support groups.
* Define and coordinate instrumented test runs for the prototypes.
* Maintain a strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles, with expertise in mechanics of materials, heat transfer, and material science.
* Experience in relevant FEA software tools, such as ANSYS Workbench. Knowledge of LS-DYNA for thermomechanical simulations is considered a strong plus.
* Experience in the redaction of technical documents (engineering reports, scientific publications, and procurement specifications).
* Demonstrate effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration.
* Adopt a proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to defend ideas using technical arguments.
* Work autonomously on specific technical tasks within a team context.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills to manage own and other people's work.
* Adopt a hands-on approach and readiness to support technical activities.
* Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
* By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
* You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
* Applicants without a university degree are not eligible.
* Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
This position involves:
* Work in Radiation Areas.
* Interventions in underground installations.
* A valid driving licence.
* Exposure to ionising radiation and classified as category A.
* Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job reference: SY-STI-TCD-2025-169-GRAE
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
What we offer
* A monthly stipend ranging between 5196 and 5716 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
* Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
* 30 days of paid leave per year.
* On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.
About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world\'s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
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