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The Mechanical and Logistics Section in the Beam Instrumentation group of the Systems department (SY-BI-ML) is responsible for the mechanical design, manufacture, installation, maintenance and logistics of beam instrumentation equipment for the whole CERN accelerator complex.

Working with the CNC Milling Machine, you will be part of the mechanical prototyping team and support physics and instrumentation development. Furthermore, we assemble and maintain various beam instruments.

In our team, you will get an inside view of how to build instruments using a big variety of materials and technologies. You will have the opportunity to work in the surface workshops and laboratories as well as to participate in the installation in our particle accelerators. You will work in a truly international team and you can profit from this spirit to further develop your career.

Functions: 

• Work independently as a technician in the mechanics workshop both on standard machines as well as programme and operate a CNC machine.
• Make assembly of beam instruments working in a Ultra-High Vacuum environment
• Perform preventive maintenance according to the instrument specific requirements
• Install, inspect and maintain beam instruments in the CERN accelerator tunnels
• Conduct inspections and tests of mechanical parts upon arrival at CERN
• Participate in the logistics including store and asset management

In order to qualify for a place on the programme you will need to meet the following requirements:

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (https://home.cern/about/member-states);
• You have a Technical Diploma (careers.cern/ttediplomas) in machining, design or equivalent, and no more than 4 years' relevant experience after finishing your diploma;
• If you are currently studying, you are still eligible to apply, although you are expected to have obtained your qualification by the start of your appointment at CERN;
• If you hold a BSc or MSc, you are not eligible. However you may be eligible for the Fellowship Programme.
• You should have at least a working knowledge of English OR French.

CERN would very much like to benefit from your expertise, commitment and passion.  In return, CERN will provide you with:

• An employment contract of one year, renewable for a second year; 
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French;
• A monthly stipend of 4585 Swiss Francs per month (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: an installation grant, family, child and infant allowances as well as travel expenses to and from Geneva;
• 2,5 days of paid leave per month.

This is how you can apply:

You will need the following documents, clearly labelled (e.g. “CV”, “Motivation letter”, “Academic transcript”, etc.) and in PDF format to complete your application:

• A CV;
• Your latest relevant qualification (or a screenshot of the latest academic transcript obtained if the diploma is not yet obtained);
• At least one reference letter (from a professor or previous employer) giving an overview of your academic and/or professional achievements. This should be as broad as possible.
  • You can upload these letters at the time of application if you have them to hand. You will also be provided with a link as soon as you have submitted your application to forward to your referees to upload their letters confidentially. Please note this must be done before the closing date.

Applications should reach us no later than 31.01.2022.