As a Mechanical Technician in the Superconducting RF Cavity Technology Section (SRF) within the Radio Frequency Group (RF) of the Accelerator Systems Department (SY) at CERN you will play a crucial role in assembling testing and maintaining superconducting cavities for CERNs particle accelerator complex. You will learn how to support the preparation of SRF cavities both inside and outside the cleanroom ensure the mechanical integrity and quality of components used in sensitive cleanroom assemblies and contribute to the efficient operation of cryomodule assembly processes.
Your responsibilities:
Under supervision and as part of a team you will:
- Take part in mechanical assemblies in both cleanroom and noncleanroom environments adhering to protocols and procedures.
- Qualify critical components ensuring compliance with cleanliness standards.
- Contribute to the assembly of complex cryomodules ensuring all mechanical components are properly integrated.
- Perform antidust cleaning with ultrapure water at both low and high pressure on SRF cavities and related ultrahigh vacuum components.
- Produce reports documenting cleanroom activities
- Manage the stock of consumables assist in the regular maintenance of cleanroom facilities and associated equipment.
Your profile
Skills
- Experience in mechanical assembly and maintenance.
- Knowledge of CAD and the ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
- Interest in cleanroom work and vacuum technology.
- Proactivity and selfmotivation.
- Fluency in English with a willingness to learn French at CERN.
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 Bachelors Masters or PhD degree are not eligible.
Additional Information :
Job closing date: 17th of April at 23:59 (midnight) CET.
Contract duration: 24 months with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01June2025
This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- A valid driving licence.
- Use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment used for lifting loads (lifting equipment bridge cranes aerial work platforms etc. requiring a driving authorization.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job reference: SYRFSRF202557GRAE
Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
What we offer
- A monthly stipend of 4624 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
- Coverage by CERNs 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.
- Onthejob and formal training at CERN as well as inhouse language courses for English and/or French.
About us
At CERN the European Organization for Nuclear Research physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the worlds 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. Find out more on .
Diversity has been an integral part of CERNs mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime