Experienced Industrial Electrical Technician (EN-EL-MO-2026-164-LD) — CERN
- Location
- Genève
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Yesterday
Role overview
Introduction
Within the CERN Engineering department (EN), the Electrical Engineering (EL) group is responsible for managing CERN’s electrical distribution network, ranging from 400 kV to 400/230 V, which includes its operation, maintenance, renovation, control as well as forecasting energy consumption and handling relations with suppliers.
Additionally, the group oversees the cabling infrastructure, managing everything from the installation and removal of control, water-cooled, and fiber optic cables to the maintenance of their supporting structures.
- Introduction
- Within the CERN Engineering department (EN), the Electrical Engineering (EL) group is responsible for managing CERN’s electrical distribution network, ranging from 400 kV to 400/230 V, which includes its operation, maintenance, renovation, control as well as forecasting energy consumption and handling relations with suppliers.
Application process
- your expertise to support the operation, maintenance, consolidation and development of CERN’s electrical transmission and distribution systems, the backbone of one of the world’s largest and most powerful particle colliders.
- Join the CERN electrical engineering team.
- Take part! Functions
- As responsible for maintaining and operating a portion of CERN's electrical network, you will:
- Operate the high- and low-voltage network (lockouts, switching electrical equipment on and off, network reconfiguration).
- Perform troubleshooting and repairs, document interventions, and lead or contribute to the preparation of technical reports.
- Carry out regular inspections to ensure the reliability and safety of the electrical network.
- Act as the contact person for users connected to the electrical network within the assigned area.
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 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: EN-EL-MO-2026-164-LD
- Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark Job Title: Electrical 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.
- 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.
Additional details
- As an experienced industrial electrical technician in the EN-EL-MO section, you will be responsible for operating and maintaining part of CERN's high- and low-voltage electrical network.
- Apply your expertise to support the operation, maintenance, consolidation and development of CERN’s electrical transmission and distribution systems, the backbone of one of the world’s largest and most powerful particle colliders.
- Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in reading, updating, and managing electrical drawings, technical documentation, and as-built records. Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Behavioural competencies:
- Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
- 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 23.08.2026 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.
Notes and original content
- Experience:
- Experience in reading, updating, and managing electrical drawings, technical documentation, and as-built records.
- Technical competencies:
- Knowledge of Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- 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 23.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST .
- Employment Conditions
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 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?
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