Job Description
You will engage in the preparation and installation of beam line mechanical supports in beam line facilities (i.e., Targets cavern). This includes participating in the fabrication follow‑up, assembly tasks, logistics and installation activities.
Your Responsibilities
* Conduct the dismantling/assembling activities of the beam line equipment.
* Actively participate in all stages of the mechanical equipment readiness, from production to installation.
* Collaborate closely with engineers, coordination teams and other technicians.
* Communicate and report the progress of the work to the supervisor and project managers.
Your Profile
* Practical experience in mechanical assembling.
* Experience in reading 2D drawings (ISO‑GPS).
* Knowledge of preparation of mechanical assembly work (orders, BOM, logistics, etc.).
* Familiarity with 3D modeling software and Microsoft Office pack.
Skills
* Design of mechanical equipment and structures.
* Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation.
* Organization, planning and control of tasks.
* Installation of mechanical equipment.
* Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment.
* Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of 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 Mechanical Engineering (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: 11.05.2026 at 12:00 AM (midnight) 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‑July‑2026.
This position involves:
* Work in Radiation Areas.
* Interventions in underground installations.
* A valid driving licence.
Job reference: BE‑EA‑DC‑2026‑102‑GRAE
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician
Benefits
* A monthly stipend of 4687 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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