Technical Engineer for Water Treatment Systems (EN-CV-CES-2026-124-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
Role overview
Introduction
The Engineering Department (EN) pushes forward the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research.
Within the EN department, the Cooling and Ventilation (EN-CV) group is responsible for the design, the construction, the operation and the maintenance of the cooling and ventilation plants for large energy physics accelerators, experiments and technical facilities.
- Introduction
- The Engineering Department (EN) pushes forward the limits of technology so that physicists can carry out their research.
Application process
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years).
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
Company and context
- Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization.
- Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- Exposure to asbestos.
- Exposure to lead.
- Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
- Shift work.
Additional details
- You will ensure system performance, reliability and compliance with environmental and safety requirements, while supporting operation and maintenance activities.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, Environmental Engineering or a related field or a related field.
- Experience in contract management, would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Work site supervision.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST . Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position. Working Hours: 40 hours per week Job Flexibility: Fully Onsite This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. 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: EN-CV-CES-2026-124-LD
- Benchmark Job Title: Material Science/Chemical Technical Engineer
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in contract management, would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 16.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
- Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
- Working Hours: 40 hours per week
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva. 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?
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Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
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