Mechanical Technician (BE-EA-DCGRAE)

The BE-EA-DC section is responsible of mechanical beamline equipment such as beam intercepting devices and beam instrumentations. This equipment requires constant maintenance and upgrading to ensure its reliability and accuracy.

Your responsibilities

• Conduct the dismantling/assembling activities of the beam line equipment.
• Actively participate in all stages of the mechanical equipment readiness from production to installation.
• Collaborate closely with engineers coordination teams technicians.
• Communicate and report the advancement of the work to the supervisor and project managers.
• Participate to various mechanical design studies (new beam line equipment tooling upgrade).
• Write technical specifications and procedures (maintenance installation).
• Maintain up to date and improve the equipment maintenance database.

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Your profile

• Hands-on experience with mechanical equipment assembly and installation.
• Experience reading 2D drawings (ISO-GPS).
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (CATIA) and Microsoft Office pack.
• Familiarity with a Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

• Understanding of the design of mechanical equipment and structures.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods and work preparation (procedures orders BOM metrology logistics... ).
• Knowledge of design codes and compliance verification of mechanical equipment.
• Organisation planning and control of tasks.
• Spoken and written English or French with a commitment to learn the basics of 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 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 Bachelors Masters or PhD degree are not eligible.

Additional Information :

Job closing date: 25.11.2026 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-February-2027

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: BE-EA-DCGRAE

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 CERNs 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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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time