You will contribute to the development, assembly, and installation of RF components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) galleries, working closely with a multidisciplinary mechanical team. You will be fully integrated into the R&D team, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and students on innovative projects aimed at improving the performance of existing accelerators and contributing to the development of future high-energy machines. The teams laboratories employ a broad range of advanced technologies, providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge engineering and scientific practices.

Your responsibilities

• Design mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA (2D and 3D CAD).
• Support the full project lifecycle.
• Design and documentation.
• Procurement of parts and materials.
• Project tracking and coordination.
• Preparation and packaging of equipment.
• Installation and commissioning on site.

Your profile

• Experience or a strong background in mechanical design.
• Experience using 2D/3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
• Familiarity with technical drawings, project follow-up, and mechanical assembly activities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in an industrial, laboratory, or research environment is considered an asset.

Skills

• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working within multidisciplinary and international teams.
• Motivated and eager to learn, you adapt quickly while maintaining a proactive and professional approach.
• 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 Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Job closing date: 02.08.2026 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-October-2026

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: SY-RF-AC-2026-172-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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