Technician for Magnet Test Station (TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-GRAE)

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of the connection and mechanical preparation of magnet assemblies to their test benches.
• Follow up the production of mechanical pieces in the workshop, or through procurement with companies.
• For new type of magnet, modify and create 3D models and drawings to prepare interfaces.
• Follow the design of new inserts for test benches with the experienced team in place and ensure integration drawings are up to date.
• Your profile
• Experience with CAD software.
• Experience and/or knowledge of hands-on work in a mechanical workshop is an asset.

Requirements

• Mechanical design work using 3D CAD environment.
• Writing technical documentation and procedures.
• Follow-up of orders in industry is an asset.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
• 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 Mechanics (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.
• Job closing date: 17.05.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
• 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-July-2026
• This position involves:
• A valid driving licence.
• Job reference: TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-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.
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Additional Information

As a mechanical technician you will contribute to the test facility for superconducting magnets with a focus on preparation and connection of superconducting magnets to their test bench. You will prepare mechanical drawings for bench modification, support in-field connection of magnets to test benches and follow up production in the workshop or through procurement.

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