Job Description
Design and develop mechanical systems, tooling, and production processes for advanced magnet components. Utilize CATIA (or equivalent 3D CAD software) to create parametric models and detailed technical drawings that meet ISO standards. Collaborate with engineers and technical teams to transform concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions.
About the Project
In the superconducting magnet technology section, we push the boundaries of superconducting magnet design and manufacturing. These magnets rely on materials with extraordinary electrical and mechanical properties, presenting unique challenges that demand creativity, precision, and specialized tools.
About the Role
As a Mechanical Designer, you will play a key role in designing, testing, and optimizing mechanical systems and tooling critical for manufacturing advanced magnet components.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop mechanical designs for magnet components, assembly tooling, and production processes, incorporating advanced techniques such as additive manufacturing.
* Design specialized tooling for coil winding, heat treatment in controlled gas environments, vacuum impregnation, brazing, and high-precision assembly of delicate components.
* Partner with engineers and technical teams to transform concepts into practical, manufacturable solutions.
* Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) standards to ensure the precision and compatibility of designs.
* Utilize CATIA (or equivalent 3D CAD software) to create parametric models and detailed technical drawings that meet ISO standards.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative team at the forefront of superconducting magnet development, where your skills will help shape the future of accelerator and medical technologies.
Your Profile
We are looking for skilled professionals who possess expertise in mechanical engineering and related fields. The ideal candidate should have 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.
Eligibility Criteria:
* You are a national of a country outside of Europe.
* You have never had a CERN fellowship or graduate contract before.
What We Offer
* A monthly stipend ranging between CHF 6212 and CHF 6828 per month (net of tax).
* Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse, and children), and membership of the CERN 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
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.