Design Engineer for Advanced RF Cavity Development
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and production of a superconducting RF cavity as part of a cutting-edge research project.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the general design choices for the integration of the Nb deposited, copper cavity inside a helium tank and the mechanical tuner that is used to change the fundamental frequency of the cavity. This will involve using ANSYS and COMSOL to model and compare different design choices and to perform various mechanical studies such as pressure vessel assessment, thermal-, modal-, transport-, buckling, fatigue- and precision mechanisms analysis.
A strong background in mechanical engineering and experience with finite-element methods, 3D design software, and design codes are essential for this position. Additionally, knowledge of high precision assemblies and actuation mechanisms, as well as cryogenics and vacuum systems, would be advantageous.
The ideal candidate will have a professional background in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and have either a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers, designers, and technicians in different specialisation fields such as mechanical production, RF and cryogenics and will give support for the procurement, quality control, assembly, and testing of prototypes. They will also produce and present technical reports.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Design and analysis of mechanical structures by finite-element and analytical methods;
* Knowledge of 3D design software, in particular CATIA, would be an advantage;
* Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment, including steel structures, pressure vessels and machinery;
* Knowledge of high precision assemblies and actuation mechanisms;
* Knowledge of cryogenics and vacuum would be an advantage;
* Technical reporting;
Benefits:
* A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
* Coverage by comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the 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:
We are a team of physicists and engineers probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, we study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives us clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.