Beam Loss Monitor Production Technician (SY-BI-ML-2025-283-GRAE) at CERN

Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Apr, 26

Salary

4687.0

Posted On

19 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Assembly, Quality Assurance, Documentation, Vacuum Testing, Problem Solving, Logistics, Attention to Detail, Communication Skills, Reading Mechanical Drawings

Industry

Research Services

Description

Job Description Are you a Mechanical technician with a passion for challenging and exciting projects in the field of beam instrumentation for particle accelerators? Then seize the opportunity! Join the CERN Beam instrumentation group (BI) and be part of the team working on the production of Beam Loss Monitors for the CERN injectors and the High Luminosity LHC. You will be part of a multicultural diverse team working at the forefront of the scientific research, working in a very stimulating environment that will help you develop your skills in precision mechanics, assembly, vacuum testing, logistics, quality control, problem solving, documentation and ramp-up of a production. Your responsibilities: Acceptance tests of arriving subcomponents. Assembly of Beam Loss Monitors. Vacuum tests. Documentation of all steps of the production. Logistics. Solving problems as they arise when ramping up a production. Your profile: Up to 2 years experience in minimum 2 of the following fields: Quality assurance. Documentation. Work as vacuum technician. Mechanical assembly and machining (conventional or CNC). Logistics. Skills: Able to read mechanical drawings. Perform assembly work with high attention to the quality of the product. Document of all steps of the production. Working in a bigger team and use communication skills Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage. Car driving license. Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. 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 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. Additional Information Job closing date: 15.01.2026 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-April-2026 This position involves: Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence. Job reference: SY-BI-ML-2025-283-GRAE Field of work: Mechanical Engineering Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician Global 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. 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! More information about us, here: careers.cern

Responsibilities

The technician will perform acceptance tests, assemble Beam Loss Monitors, conduct vacuum tests, and document all production steps. They will also handle logistics and solve problems during production ramp-up.