Electronics Technician (TE-MPE-MP-2025-24-GRAE)
Publication date:
26 February 2025- Place of work:Geneva
Job summary
Join CERN as an Electronics Technician in a dynamic role! Contribute to cutting-edge projects in a collaborative work environment.
Tasks
- Ensure quality control of CERN's electronics infrastructure and systems.
- Install, commission, and maintain electronic systems in the LHC tunnel.
- Prepare technical documentation and manage databases effectively.
Skills
- A maximum of two years of experience in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- Attention to detail and teamwork skills are essential.
- Basic understanding of electronics testing and assembly required.
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Job Description
Are you a passionate Electronics Technician who wants to contribute to the development, manufacturing, and testing of electronic equipment for the quench protection systems of superconducting magnets in the world’s most complex particle accelerator? If so, join us!
As an Electronics Technician, you will be responsible for the quality control of CERN's electronics infrastructure and systems. Your key duties will include the production, testing, installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of these systems, with a focus on supporting the accelerator complex.
Working in the Technology (TE) department, within the Machine Protection and Electrical Integrity (MPE) group , your responsibilities will include:
Development & Testing:
- Contribute to the development and operation of test benches for qualifying electronics used in magnet circuit applications.
- Organise and perform acceptance tests to ensure proper reception of new electronic equipment.
Installation & Maintenance:
- Install and de-install electronic equipment in the LHC tunnel.
- Conduct commissioning and perform operational maintenance of electronic systems, including LHC quench protection systems.
Quality Control & Database Management:
- Ensure quality control of CERN's electronics infrastructure and systems.
- Maintain and update databases related to the maintenance and operation of various components.
Documentation:
- Prepare and compile documentation essential for the development, maintenance, and operation of the systems.
Your profile
Skills
- Good attention to detail, teamwork, and a willingness to learn.
- Basic understanding of electronics testing and assembly.
- Ability to install and maintain electronic systems and equipment.
- Familiarity with updating and managing technical databases.
- Ability to prepare technical documentation.
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 Electrical and/or Electronics 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 Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 24.03.2025 at 23:59 CET.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Target start date: 01-June-2025
This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
- Operations on electrical installations or in their vicinity (over 1000 Volt AC or 1500 Volt DC) requiring a specific authorization.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job reference: TE-MPE-MP-2025-24-GRAE
Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
What we offer
- A monthly stipend of 4624 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.
About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing 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 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 http://home.cern.
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
