Electro-Mechanical Technician (TE-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE)

Do you enjoy building, assembling and bringing machines to life?

Join CERN and contribute to the development of advanced electro-mechanical equipment used in a unique high-technology environment. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will take part in the design, assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of specialised machines, gaining hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical and control systems.

We will provide all the training you need. What matters most is your curiosity, practical mindset, and eagerness to learn.

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Responsibilities

Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications.; Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate how materials behave under different mechanical conditions.; Gain hands-on experience in creating electrical diagrams, wiring equipment, programming PLCs, and commissioning electro-mechanical machines.; Participate in the assembly, testing and operation of specialised machinery used in a cutting-edge engineering environment.; Work with experienced engineers and technicians to integrate new materials into innovative cables and coils for future technologies.

Requirements

Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing.; Basic experience in reading and drawing of circuit diagrams.; Experience in the cabling and commissioning of electrical cabinets or machines is an advantage.; Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage.; Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition is an advantage.; Able to work independently and in teams.; Reliable and autonomous.; Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.; 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 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.

Benefits

A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).; 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.; Coverage by CERN’s 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.