Instrumentation Engineer (TE-CRG-IC-2026-94-GRAP) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Role overview
Within the framework of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider project, and long shutdown activities, you will join the Cryogenic Group as a full member of the team, working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on cryogenic instrumentation, control systems, and electrical engineering.
You will contribute to R&D activities, as well as to the design, reception, and maintenance of tooling and test benches used for validation and commissioning operations. of CERN
Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!
- Within the framework of the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider project, and long shutdown activities, you will join the Cryogenic Group as a full member of the team, working in a multidisciplinary environment focused on cryogenic instrumentation, control systems, and electrical engineering.
- You will contribute to R&D activities, as well as to the design, reception, and maintenance of tooling and test benches used for validation and commissioning operations. of CERN
- Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of new cryogenic instrumentation like pressure, level, temperature or heater, ensuring their design, qualification, and adaptation to the complex and challenging operating conditions of CERN accelerators, including cryogenic environments, high magnetic fields, and other harsh constraints inherent to accelerator operation.
- Testing, calibration, and validation of instrumentation sensors under cryogenic conditions.
- Experience with front-end and back-end electronics, as well as real-time data acquisition systems.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of new cryogenic instrumentation like pressure, level, temperature or heater, ensuring their design, qualification, and adaptation to the complex and challenging operating conditions of CERN accelerators, including cryogenic environments, high magnetic fields, and other harsh constraints inherent to accelerator operation.
- Ensure the maintenance of existing test benches based on LabVIEW, including legacy systems, while also developing new test facilities for the qualification of series of radiation-tolerant electronic cards, the calibration of absolute and differential pressure sensors, and associated data analysis.
- Provide field support for cryogenic instrumentation deployed across CERN accelerators, cryogenic plants, and test facilities, including diagnostics, maintenance, and repair activities to ensure reliable and continuous operation of the equipment.
- More information here .
Key requirements
- Testing, calibration, and validation of instrumentation sensors under cryogenic conditions.
- Experience with front-end and back-end electronics, as well as real-time data acquisition systems.
- Performance analysis and optimisation of cryogenic instrumentation systems. Skills
- Metrology, Radiology, LabView or similar, Python, data acquisition system.
- Diagnostics and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues in complex process systems.
- Applying practical knowledge of measurement and electronic technologies in operational environments,
- Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the training and supervision of students.
- 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 .
- You have a professional background in Applied Physics/Electromechanical Engineering, Electronic Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
- a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
- or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
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
- You will contribute to R&D activities, as well as to the design, reception, and maintenance of tooling and test benches used for validation and commissioning operations.
- Performance analysis and optimisation of cryogenic instrumentation systems.
- 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: Hybrid Target start date: 01-December-2026 This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence. Job reference: TE-CRG-IC-2026-94-GRAP
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark job: 200040 Electromechanical Engineer
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: Hybrid
- Target start date: 01-December-2026
- This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
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