Job Description
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.
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 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.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 17.05.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months,