Electronics Technician (TE-MPE-IQ-2026-118-GRAE)

Responsibilities

• Prepare production of electronics prototypes.
• Purchasing of electronics components.
• Installation of electronics in test benches and racks.
• Soldering/assembly work on prototypes.
• Cable/connector assembly.
• Your profile:
• Experience with electronics assembly.
• Experience with soldering (Hand soldering and/or reflow) would be an asset.

Requirements

• Knowledge about electronics components
• Mechanics assembly skills for crates
• 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 Electronics technician (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:
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
• Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
• Job reference: TE-MPE-IQ-2026-118-GRAE
• Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
• Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics 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

You will contribute to the production and maintenance of electronics for the quench detection system. This includes component ordering, production preparation, soldering and interventions on our installations. This is a great opportunity to learn on the job.

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