Job Description
Join as an Electronics Technician and contribute to the upgrade of a cutting‑edge quench detection system used in the operation of the superconducting magnets in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). During the upcoming major shutdown period, you will work side by side with engineers, taking part in the full lifecycle from removing outdated equipment to building, testing, and deploying next‑generation electronics.
Responsibilities
Maintenance and consolidation of quench detection system (QDS) electronics in the LHC tunnel.
Test and commissioning of QDS systems in the LHC tunnel.
Support operation and maintenance of functional test systems for QDS electronics.
Profile
Experience in analog and digital electronics, including assembly of electronic crates and circuit boards.
Experience in assembly, basic testing, operation, and routine maintenance of electronic systems.
Experience with testing and measurement of analog and digital electronic circuits, using standard laboratory instrumentation.
Experience in cable assembly and connectorisation, applying basic EMC good practices.
Skills
Good knowledge of electronics (analog and digital).
Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
Strong willingness to learn and continuously improve.
Basic knowledge in Python would be an asset.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
Eligibility Criteria
National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electronics Technician or a related field; highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree are not eligible.
Job Details
Job closing date: 10.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week.
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite.
Target start date: 01-September-2026.
Work in radiation areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
Job reference: TE-MPE-IQ-2026-142-GRAE.
Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
Benchmark job: 300060 – Electronics Technician.
Benefits
A monthly stipend of 4,687 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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