Mechanical Technician (BE-GM-HPA-2024-2-GRAE)

19 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

Department

Human Resources

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Switzerland

Application Deadline

14 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Your responsibilities

As a Mechanical Technician, you will join the Beams (BE)  department. Your future team, the High Precision Alignment technologies  team, works in the Geodetic and Metrology group . 

In the frame of the Full Remote Alignment System project (FRAS) , you will work on the design, procurement, assembly, installation and commissioning of the mechanical components.

Specifically, you will:

• Follow-up the design including the update of 3D models and update/preparation of manufacturing drawings;
• Participate in the procurement process of several sub-components, including quality assurance;
• Participate in the commissioning of the equipment from a sub-component level to the full FRAS installation;
• Assemble the different components, at our mechanical workshop and then in real conditions on a large-scale test setup. 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Undergraduate

Skills/Qualifications

Skills and/or knowledge

• Experience with CAD systems such as CATIA for the creation of 3D models/assemblies and 2D technical drawings;
• Experience in assembling and testing of mechanical systems;
• Good communication, well-organized with accountability;
• Ability to work in team as well as independently; 
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Additional Information
Benefits

Job closing date: 14.04.2024 at 23:59h (midnight) CET.

Job reference: BE-GM-HPA-2024-2-GRAE

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

This position requires:

• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

 

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of 4556 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 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.

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 technician Design & assembly (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 Bachelors, Masters or PhD degree are not eligible.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

CERN

Country

Switzerland

City

Geneva

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CERN/743999974440112-mechanical-technician-be-…

Contact

City

Meyrin

Website

https://careers.cern

Street

Esplanade des particules 1

Postal Code

1217

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED