Mechanical Technician (SY-RF-AC-2026-172-GRAE) — CERN
- Location
- Geneva
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 30 days ago
Role overview
You will contribute to the development, assembly, and installation of RF components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) galleries, working closely with a multidisciplinary mechanical team.
You will be fully integrated into the R&D team, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and students on innovative projects aimed at improving the performance of existing accelerators and contributing to the development of future high-energy machines.
The teams laboratories employ a broad range of advanced technologies, providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge engineering and scientific practices. of CERN
- You will contribute to the development, assembly, and installation of RF components for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC) galleries, working closely with a multidisciplinary mechanical team.
- You will be fully integrated into the R&D team, collaborating with engineers, technicians, and students on innovative projects aimed at improving the performance of existing accelerators and contributing to the development of future high-energy machines.
- Your responsibilities
- Design mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA (2D and 3D CAD).
- Experience or a strong background in mechanical design.
- Experience using 2D/3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
Main responsibilities
- Your responsibilities
- Design mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA (2D and 3D CAD).
- Support the full project lifecycle.
- Design and documentation.
- Procurement of parts and materials.
- Project tracking and coordination.
- Preparation and packaging of equipment.
- Installation and commissioning on site.
Key requirements
- Experience or a strong background in mechanical design.
- Experience using 2D/3D CAD software, preferably CATIA.
- Familiarity with technical drawings, project follow-up, and mechanical assembly activities.
Application process
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in an industrial, laboratory, or research environment is considered an asset. Skills
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Technical analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working within multidisciplinary and international teams.
- Motivated and eager to learn, you adapt quickly while maintaining a proactive and professional approach.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language. Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
Company and context
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: SY-RF-AC-2026-172-GRAE Field of work: Mechanical Engineering Benchmark job: 300090 Mechanical Technician Global Benefits A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
- 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.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
- 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.
Additional details
- The teams laboratories employ a broad range of advanced technologies, providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge engineering and scientific practices.
- Experience in an industrial, laboratory, or research environment is considered an asset.
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of 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: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-October-2026 This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence.
- Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. Job reference: SY-RF-AC-2026-172-GRAE Field of work: Mechanical Engineering Benchmark job: 300090 Mechanical Technician A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
Notes and original content
- Your profile
- Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of 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: Fully Onsite
- Target start date: 01-October-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 60'500 - 91'500 gross per year for this position in Geneva. 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?
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