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Mechanical Technician (BE-EA-DC-2026-251-GRAE)

CERN

Skills

Required

  • installation
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • mechanical equipment
  • assembly
  • 2D
  • ISO-GPS
  • 3D modeling software
  • CATIA
  • Microsoft Office pack
  • Computerized Maintenance Management System
  • manufacturing methods
  • procedures
  • BOM
  • metrology

Preferred

  • new beam line equipment

The BE-EA-DC section is responsible of mechanical beamline equipment such as beam intercepting devices and beam instrumentations. This equipment requires constant maintenance and upgrading to ensure its reliability and accuracy.

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Responsibilities

  • Conduct the dismantling/assembling activities of the beam line equipment.
  • Actively participate in all stages of the mechanical equipment readiness, from production to installation.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers, coordination teams, technicians.
  • Communicate and report the advancement of the work to the supervisor and project managers.
  • Participate to various mechanical design studies (new beam line equipment, tooling, upgrade).
  • Write technical specifications and procedures (maintenance, installation).
  • Maintain up to date and improve the equipment maintenance database.
  • More information here .

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment assembly and installation.
  • Experience reading 2D drawings (ISO-GPS).
  • Familiarity with 3D modeling software (CATIA) and Microsoft Office pack.
  • Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Understanding of the design of mechanical equipment and structures.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing methods and work preparation (procedures, orders, BOM, metrology, logistics... ).
  • Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment.
  • Organisation, planning and control of tasks.
  • Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of 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 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 Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Benefits

  • 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.

Job closing date

25.11.2026 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-February-2027 This position involves: Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.

Job reference

BE-EA-DC-2026-251-GRAE Field of work: Mechanical Engineering Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician Global Benefits A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).

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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