Electronics Engineer - Cryogenics Instrumentation
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We are seeking an Electronics Engineer to join our team in the development of instrumentation and readout electronics for cryogenics equipment. The successful candidate will work in the Instrumentation Controls Section of the Cryogenics Group within the Technology Department.
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The position involves designing, developing, and testing custom electronics to read various types of instrumentation signals. The engineer will be responsible for the acceptance and calibration of electronic cards and will assist in debugging and repair of cards that fail reception tests.
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In addition to designing and developing electronic circuits, the engineer will also be involved in the installation and commissioning of full instrumentation chains in new caverns. Key tasks for this position include inspection of electronic card productions, performing electrical measurements, validating electronic cards in automated testbenches, and developing quality assurance documents.
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The ideal candidate will have experience with PCB design, mixed-analogue/digital/FPGA designs, sensors, and VHDL programming. Experience with LABVIEW would be an advantage. Spoken and written English is required, with a commitment to learn French.
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The position requires a professional background in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science. A Master's degree with 2-6 years of post-graduation professional experience or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience is necessary. The successful candidate must never have had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
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This is a 24-month contract, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. The target start date is September 2025. The position involves work in Radiation Areas, interventions in underground installations, and a valid driving license is required.
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Key Responsibilities:
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* Design and Develop Custom Electronics: Design, develop, and test custom electronics to read various types of instrumentation signals.
* Acceptance and Calibration: Accept and calibrate electronic cards, and assist in debugging and repair of cards that fail reception tests.
* Installation and Commissioning: Install and commission full instrumentation chains in new caverns.
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Requirements:
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* Education: Professional background in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science, Master's degree with 2-6 years of post-graduation professional experience, or PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
* Experience: Experience with PCB design, mixed-analogue/digital/FPGA designs, sensors, and VHDL programming. LABVIEW experience is an advantage.
* Languages: Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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Benefits:
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* Salary: Monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
* Coverage by Health Scheme: Comprehensive health scheme for yourself, your spouse, and children.
* Pension Fund: Membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
* Travel Expenses: Payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
* Leave: 30 days of paid leave per year.
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About Us:
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CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is one of the world's leading physics research centers. We conduct fundamental research in particle physics, nuclear physics, and engineering.