Electromechanical Technician (TE-MPE-MP-2026-210-GRAE) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Are you an enthusiastic and curious electromechanical technician looking for a challenging professional experience?
If so, joining CERN's ORIGIN programme may be the perfect opportunity for you.
You will join the Machine Protection Section, which is responsible for energy extraction systems installed in CERN's LHC accelerator complex, a target area and several test buildings across CERN's sites.
- Are you an enthusiastic and curious electromechanical technician looking for a challenging professional experience?
- If so, joining CERN's ORIGIN programme may be the perfect opportunity for you.
- Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the testing and validation of innovative energy extraction technologies using dedicated test benches and measurement equipment.
- Experience working on low voltage electrical installations.
- Basic experience with measurement techniques.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Contribute to the testing and validation of innovative energy extraction technologies using dedicated test benches and measurement equipment.
- Participate in the installation, integration and commissioning of electrical and electronic systems for CERN's accelerator infrastructure.
- Support the operation, maintenance and quality assurance of superconducting magnet protection systems.
- Develop and perform tests on electronic equipment, analyse results and contribute to technical improvements.
Key requirements
- Experience working on low voltage electrical installations.
- Basic experience with measurement techniques.
- Basic experience in assembling electronic crates, racks, and test benches.
- Basic experience in power electronics and related control systems.
- Basic experience in planning electrical and mechanical tests and performing fault finding.
- Basic experience in installing and maintaining electronic systems and equipment. Skills
- Knowledge of electromechanical equipment.
- Ability to write technical documentation.
- Ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics would be an asset.
- Knowledge of power electronics would be an asset.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team.
Application process
- Prepare technical documentation, maintain equipment records and work with a broad range of technologies including electronics, instrumentation, control systems and power applications.
- More information here .
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical and/or Electromechanics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma .
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.
- Job closing date: 17.09.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-November-2026 This position involves:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
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
- All necessary training will be given.
- Basic experience in installing and maintaining electronic systems and equipment.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-November-2026 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: TE-MPE-MP-2026-210-GRAE Field of work: Electrical Engineering Benchmark job: 300050 Electromechanical Technician A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- Eligibility criteria:
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-November-2026
- This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Questions about this listing
What salary does CERN offer for this role?
CERN lists CHF 71'000 - 107'500 gross per year for this position in Genève. 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.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does CERN offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with CERN during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Geneva?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Geneva can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Geneva's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
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