Electro-Mechanical Technician (TE-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
Do you enjoy building, assembling and bringing machines to life?
Join CERN and contribute to the development of advanced electro-mechanical equipment used in a unique high-technology environment.
Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will take part in the design, assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of specialised machines, gaining hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical and control systems.
- Do you enjoy building, assembling and bringing machines to life?
- Join CERN and contribute to the development of advanced electro-mechanical equipment used in a unique high-technology environment.
- Your responsibilities
- Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications.
- Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing.
- Basic experience in reading and drawing of circuit diagrams.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications.
- Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate how materials behave under different mechanical conditions.
- Gain hands-on experience in creating electrical diagrams, wiring equipment, programming PLCs, and commissioning electro-mechanical machines.
- Participate in the assembly, testing and operation of specialised machinery used in a cutting-edge engineering environment.
- Work with experienced engineers and technicians to integrate new materials into innovative cables and coils for future technologies.
- More information here .
Key requirements
- Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing.
- Basic experience in reading and drawing of circuit diagrams.
- Experience in the cabling and commissioning of electrical cabinets or machines is an advantage.
- Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage. Skills
- Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition is an advantage.
- Able to work independently and in teams.
- Reliable and autonomous.
- 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 .
Application process
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical and Electronics 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: 13.09.2026 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: 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-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark job: 300050 Electromechanical Technician Global Benefits A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
Company and context
- 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
Additional details
- What matters most is your curiosity, practical mindset, and eagerness to learn.
- Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria:
- 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: A valid driving licence.
- 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-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark job: 300050 Electromechanical Technician A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility criteria:
- 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:
- A valid driving licence.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CERN during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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