Job DescriptionYour responsibilitiesAs a Mechatronics Engineer, you will join the Mechatronics, Robotics & Operations (MRO) section within the Controls Electronics and Mechatronics (CEM) group under the Beams Department (BE). The section oversees the design, installation, control, operation, and maintenance of the mechatronics control systems for Beam Intercepting Devices (BIDs) in the CERN accelerator complex and experimental facilities.We are looking for an Engineer to support the robotic services.In this role, you will:Support the design and prototyping of robotic systems, end effectors, and remote manipulation tools, including their mechanical interfaces;Select, procure, and integrate standard and custom components, including actuators, sensors, and embedded control electronics;Oversee the construction, testing, and commissioning of robots and tools, ensuring performance and reliability;Prepare remote intervention procedures, including 3D environment modeling, simulation and sequencing of robot operations, failure mode analysis, and recovery scenarios;Design, develop, and support mock-ups for acceptance testing;Create and update technical documentation, test plans, and reports.Your profileSkills:Proficient knowledge of a 3D drafting software (e.g., Inventor, SolidWorks, or CATIA);Ability to prepare design presentations and calculation notes for project stakeholders;Experience with static and multibody dynamic finite element simulations;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, Mechatronics, Robotics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.Applicants without a university degree are not eligible.Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.Additional InformationJob closing date: 05.10.2025 at 23:59 CEST.Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.Working hours: 40 hours per weekTarget start date: 01-January-2026Job reference: BE-CEM-MRO-2025-150-GRAEField of work: Mechanical EngineeringWhat we offerA monthly stipend ranging between 5196 and 5716 Swiss Francs (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 circumstances: installation grant; family, child, and infant allowances; travel expenses at the start and end of the 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 usAt CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers probe 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 collide at near-light speeds. This research provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more at http://home.cern.Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its founding and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
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