Electromechanical Technician (TE-MSC-CMI-2026-89-LD)

As an electromechanical technician, you will assemble and test cryostats and associated equipment for superconducting accelerator systems, contributing to their production, installation and maintenance, including hands-on interventions on CERN accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC).

Requirements

• Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Electromechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in mechanical manufacturing and assembly of complex electromechanical equipment, including simple conventional machining.
• Experience with procurement follow-up and inventory handling for components, spare parts and tooling.
• Experience with quality documentation, such as working with procedures, compiling tests and measurements reports, ensure traceability of components.
• Previous experience in cryogenics or superconducting systems would be an asset.

Benefits

• 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.
• Relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.