Electromechanical Engineer - Normal-Conducting Magnets (TE-MSC-NCM-2026-180-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Introduction
You will help shape the next generation of normal-conducting accelerator magnets for the Future Circular Collider (FCC), from design and prototyping through industrialisation and system integration.
Design and develop cost-effective normal-conducting magnet technologies for the FCC, from concept and modelling through prototyping and system integration.
- Introduction
- You will help shape the next generation of normal-conducting accelerator magnets for the Future Circular Collider (FCC), from design and prototyping through industrialisation and system integration.
Application process
- Working with CERN teams and industrial partners, you will develop scalable manufacturing and procurement strategies and apply lessons learned from the testing, maintenance and renovation of existing accelerator magnets to the development and delivery of reliable, cost-effective FCC magnet systems. Functions
- Knowledge and application of magnetic materials, and electric insulations.
- Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems. Behavioural competencies:
- Demonstrating Accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions.
- Communicating Effectively: providing others with timely information.
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies.
- Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities. Language skills:
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. 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.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
- 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.
- Operations on low or high voltage electrical installations or in their vicinity requiring a specific authorisation. Job grade: 6-7 Job reference: TE-MSC-NCM-2026-180-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
- Benchmark Job Title: Electromechanical Engineer Global Benefits
- A competitive salary (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
Additional details
- Working with CERN teams and industrial partners, you will develop scalable manufacturing and procurement strategies and apply lessons learned from the testing, maintenance and renovation of existing accelerator magnets to the development and delivery of reliable, cost-effective FCC magnet systems.
- Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in the procurement of magnets or similar equipment, either in industry or in a laboratory, would be an asset. Technical competencies:
- Design and analysis of mechanical structures.
- Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems. Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- 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 10.09.2026 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: Hybrid This position involves:
- Operations on low or high voltage electrical installations or in their vicinity requiring a specific authorisation. Job reference: TE-MSC-NCM-2026-180-LD Field of work: Mechanical Engineering
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in the procurement of magnets or similar equipment, either in industry or in a laboratory, would be an asset.
- Technical competencies:
- Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
- 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 10.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
Questions about this listing
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