Electromechanical Technician for Cryogenics (TE-CRG-IC-2026-176-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Introduction
You will ensure the availability and reliability of CERN's cryogenic installations by providing daily technical support, maintaining industrial instrumentation systems and diagnosing complex electrical faults.
You will also contribute to the design and optimisation of low-voltage electrical cabinets and components, in compliance with electrical safety standards. Functions
- Introduction
- You will ensure the availability and reliability of CERN's cryogenic installations by providing daily technical support, maintaining industrial instrumentation systems and diagnosing complex electrical faults.
Application process
- Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques, ideally in a process or cryogenic environment. Behavioural competencies:
- Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Solving Problems: finding the information needed to solve problems; making objective judgements based on all the facts available.
- Communicating Effectively: delivering presentations in a structured and clear way; adjusting style and content to the audience; responding calmly and confidently to questions.
- Working in Teams: contributing to promoting a positive atmosphere in the team through an optimistic and constructive attitude; addressing issues.
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
- We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States .
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.
- 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!
Additional details
- You will also contribute to the design and optimisation of low-voltage electrical cabinets and components, in compliance with electrical safety standards.
- Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Industrial Electrotechnics, Electrical and Instrumentation Technology, Electromechanics or a related field.
- Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance and in maintaining technical documentation and procedures. Technical competencies:
- Operation and maintenance of electromechanical equipment and systems.
- Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques, ideally in a process or cryogenic environment. Behavioural competencies:
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
- 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 06.09.2026 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.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance and in maintaining technical documentation and procedures.
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques, ideally in a process or cryogenic environment.
- Behavioural 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 06.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
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 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?
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