Electromechanical Technician (EP-ATL-SO-2026-129-LD) — CERN
CHF 60'500 - 91'500
CERN · Geneva, GENEVA, Switzerland (GE)
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 18 days ago
SalaryCHF 60'500 - 91'500
Role overview
Introduction
As a versatile electromechanical technician with experience in installing and maintaining a wide range of equipment, you will play a key role in the infrastructure upgrade and implementation of the ATLAS upgrade project (2026–2030).
As part of the ATLAS Technical Coordination team, you will liaise with detector teams, contribute to the decommissioning of existing equipment, and participate in the installation and commissioning of the new rack infrastructure, while supporting detector teams in their installation work. Functions
- Introduction
- As a versatile electromechanical technician with experience in installing and maintaining a wide range of equipment, you will play a key role in the infrastructure upgrade and implementation of the ATLAS upgrade project (2026–2030).
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanics or a related field. Experience:
Key requirements
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanics or a related field. Experience:
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 . 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.
- Exposure to risk of falling from heights during scaffolding assembly and dismantling operations.
- Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
- Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed. Job grade: 3-4 Job reference: EP-ATL-SO-2026-129-LD
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
- Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical 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.
Additional details
- As part of the ATLAS Technical Coordination team, you will liaise with detector teams, contribute to the decommissioning of existing equipment, and participate in the installation and commissioning of the new rack infrastructure, while supporting detector teams in their installation work.
- Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanics or a related field.
- Experience in scheduling and coordinating maintenance work is an advantage. Technical competencies:
- Electromechanical testing. Behavioural competencies:
- Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility and closing date:
- 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 . 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: EP-ATL-SO-2026-129-LD
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in scheduling and coordinating maintenance work is an advantage.
- Technical competencies:
- Electromechanical testing.
- Behavioural competencies:
- Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility and closing date:
- 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 .
- Employment Conditions
