Electronics Technician (EP-CMS-ID-2026-147-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Introduction
You will support the integration and commissioning of services and infrastructure for the CMS Tracker construction at CERN, with a focus on the preparation and validation of services, as well as the reception testing of components and detector assemblies.
The role also includes the setup and operation of test electronics for the commissioning of detector services and the functional testing of detector components and assemblies. Functions:
- Introduction:
- You will support the integration and commissioning of services and infrastructure for the CMS Tracker construction at CERN, with a focus on the preparation and validation of services, as well as the reception testing of components and detector assemblies.
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electronics or a related field.
Key requirements
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electronics or a related field.
Application process
- Knowledge and application of instrumentation and measurement techniques.
- Operation and maintenance of electrical/electronic systems.
- Technical documentation of electric/electronics systems. Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
- Communicating Effectively: listening actively to others and letting others speak.
- Demonstrating Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
- Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility and closing date:
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. Job grade: 3-4 Job reference: EP-CMS-ID-2026-147-LD
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Benchmark Job Title: Electronics Technician Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
- 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.
Additional details
- The role also includes the setup and operation of test electronics for the commissioning of detector services and the functional testing of detector components and assemblies.
- Additional relevant certificates are considered an asset.
- Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory, updating technical databases, and documenting testing procedures and results. Technical competencies:
- Assembly of electronic components.
- Technical documentation of electric/electronics systems. Behavioural competencies:
- Solving Problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
- 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 19.08.2026 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.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in maintaining laboratory equipment and inventory, updating technical databases, and documenting testing procedures and results.
- Technical competencies:
- Technical documentation of electric/electronics systems.
- 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 19.08.2026 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 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.
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