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Introduction

The Engineering Department (EN) provides CERN with the Engineering expertise, Infrastructure Systems, and Technical Coordination necessary for the design, installation, operation, maintenance and dismantling phases of the CERN accelerator complex and its experimental facilities.  

The position is within the Transport and Handling Engineering Group (EN-THE), which is responsible for preparing, organising, and coordinating all transport and handling operations for the CERN accelerators and experiments. The Group also manages the transport of thousands of conventional and unconventional items, as well as chemical and radioactive products, each year.  

As a Technical Engineer in EN-THE, you will be part of the Handling Equipment Maintenance (EN-HE-HEM) Section, which manages and maintains all the industrial transport, handling and lifting equipment to ensure reliable performance throughout its lifecycle. 

Functions

As a Technical Engineer in the EN-THE-HEM Section, you will be part of a team of 10 people (technical engineers and technicians) in charge of the supply, commissioning and maintenance of industrial trucks at CERN. You will: 

• Manage the equipment fleet, the associated maintenance contracts, and resource planning, ensuring availability, reliability, and compliance with operational requirements.
• Supervise contractors’ activities on site, ensuring full compliance with safety regulations and technical requirements throughout execution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, equipment records, and configuration data.
• Develop and optimise maintenance strategies, monitor fleet performance using Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) tools, and contribute to continuous improvement, modernisation, and long-term asset management programmes.
• Manage procurement activities within existing supply and maintenance contracts, including placing orders and ensuring alignment with technical specifications.

Would be considered an asset:

• Contribute to preparing the specification, procurement, commissioning and maintenance of special transport vehicles at CERN, with a strong focus on customised equipment for underground transport and handling activities.
• Contribute to defining technical requirements and to the design and development of industrial and customised vehicles by preparing detailed technical specifications, in close collaboration with users, technical services, and suppliers.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanics or Electromechanics or a related field.

Experience:

• Demonstrated experience in the maintenance and commissioning of a wide range of standard and customised industrial trucks.
• Proven experience in the contract management and on-site supervision of contracts (maintenance) of industrial trucks.
• Proven experience in the use of EAM tools.
• Experience in electrical and control systems would be an asset.

Technical competencies:

• Maintenance management.
• Operation and maintenance of transport system, and handling equipment.
• Commissioning of standard and customised industrial trucks.
• Knowledge of EAM systems.
• Knowledge of Control systems would be an asset.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Solving Problems: anticipating obstacles; assessing alternative solutions in order to have a fall-back plan.
• Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Working in the Interest of the Organization: following rules and regulations and encouraging others to do the same.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility and closing date:

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. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 11.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job grade: 4-5

Job reference: EN-THE-HEM-2026-146-LD

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical Technical Engineer

Global Benefits

• A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 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, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

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