Additive Manufacturing Engineer (EP-DT-DCGRAE)

Geneva - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

You will work closely with CERN and CSEM specialists as the central contributor to the SensiPipe project with the goal of bringing to production readiness a 3D-printed pipe segment embedding sensing elements in its inner wall. The position is shared equally between CERN and CSEMs main premises in Neuchâtel Switzerland.

Your responsibilities

Act as the main link between the three Partners in the project (CERM CSEM and Lisi aerospace).
Collect the user requirements into a Technical Specification document to be used as guideline along the project.
Explore the best suited resin for insulation and sealing.
Follow up the production of the planned AM lots at Lisi.
Produce the required reports documenting milestones and deliverables along the project.
Select and procure the best suited off-the-shelf miniaturised sensors to be integrated select the best suited standard for the electrical connector.
Optimise the design and engineering of the SensiPipe segment with 3D design software conduct structural and material simulation using FEA software and optimize the integration of the off-the-shelf sensors and the deposition of the conductive tracks.

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Your profile

Experience in sensor applications.
Experience with problematics linked to Additive Manufacturing via LPBF.
Familiarity with 3D CAD and FEA tools.
Experience with polymeric resins and composite materials.
Experience with projects involving industrial partners.

Skills

Knowledgeable Metal Additive Manufacturing processes.
Analysis and problem solving on coating and resin deposition.
Use of CAD tools (experience with Catia and Solidworks would be an asset).
Use of FEA tools.
Team working.
Project management.
Good communication skills.
Spoken and written both English and 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 Material Science (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelors or Masters degree.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information :

Job closing date: 25.02.2026 at 23:59 CET.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Hybrid

Target start date: 01-April-2026

Job reference: EP-DT-DCGRAE

Field of work: Material and Surface Science

Benchmark job: 200080 - Material Science/Chemical Engineer/Chemist

Global Benefits

A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERNs comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself your spouse and children) and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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