Mechanical Designer (EN-MME-MD-2026-132-LD) — CERN
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 17 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
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 Mechanical and Materials Engineering (MME) Group provides the CERN community with specific engineering solutions combining mechanical design, fabrication, and material sciences.
- 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 14.07.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Find out more here . 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:
- Work in Radiation Areas. 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.
- Shift work.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job grade: 4-5 Job reference: EN-MME-MD-2026-132-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
- Benchmark Job Title: Mechanical Technical Engineer 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.
Additional details
- Structural and thermomechanical studies, design of pressure equipment, cryogenics, ultra-high vacuum technology, sustainable design and manufacturing, safety, reliability, product lifecycle management are just a few of the keywords related to this position.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with the CATIA computer-aided-design software suite would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Configuration and use of information management systems: ability to effectively use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools. Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: supporting and acting in accordance with team decisions; accepting joint responsibility for team successes and shortcomings.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- Find out more here . 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:
- Work in Radiation Areas. 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-MME-MD-2026-132-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience with the CATIA computer-aided-design software suite would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Configuration and use of information management systems: ability to effectively use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- Find out more here .
- Employment Conditions:
