Your 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.
More information here.
Your profile
Skills:
* 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).
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration.
* Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to defend ideas using technical arguments.
* Autonomy in handling specific technical tasks within a team context.
* Strong organisational skills to manage own and other people\'s work.
* Hands-on approach and readiness to support technical activities.
* Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Eligibility criteria:
* You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
* By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineer (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 University degree are not eligible.
* Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 24.09.2025 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-November-2025
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.
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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