Junior Mechatronics Engineer (BE-CEM-MROGRAE)

Geneva - Switzerland

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Are you a motivated Mechatronics Engineer ready to support the development and operation of motion and sensing systems for Beam Intercepting Devices (BIDs) across CERNs accelerator facilities This role bridges operational support and R&D focusing on sensor evaluation experimental instrumentation and motion system development. You will contribute to the performance reliability and precision of critical accelerator components by integrating mechatronic and software control aspects into robust maintainable systems.

Your responsibilities

Develop test and maintain motion and sensing systems used for the control of Beam Intercepting Devices in accelerator environments.
Design and integrate control algorithms for electric motors actuators and sensor feedback loops to achieve precise motion and positioning.
Evaluate and characterise sensors and instrumentation contributing to system calibration and performance optimisation.
Program and commission industrial PLCs for reliable and safe control of critical hardware systems.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to interface hardware control and data acquisition systems ensuring seamless integration and operational reliability.

Your profile

Demonstrates practical experience in motion control sensing or automation systems ideally within an experimental or industrial setting.
Strong analytical and hands-on skills capable of both system design and laboratory work.
Interest in interdisciplinary work bridging mechanical electrical and software domains.
Excellent teamwork communication and problem-solving abilities in a technical environment.

Skills

Strong knowledge of electric motors actuators and their control principles.
Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment (e.g. signal generators oscilloscopes measurement tools).
Experience in programming industrial PLCs for automation and safety-critical applications.
Knowledge of programming languages such as C/C Python or similar.
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with attention to reliability and maintainability.
Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and contribute to shared codebases.
Spoken and written English with a commitment to learn 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 Mechatronics Engineering (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: 15.03.2026 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: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-April-2026

Job reference: BE-CEM-MROGRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer

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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