Electrical Technician

What you'll do

You will work on the qualification and characterisation of High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) tapes and cables that will be used for the High-Luminosity Upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) as well as for the development and fabrication of high-field magnets. We are looking for you who is curious and eager to learn. We will teach you everything you need to know about cryogenics and superconductivity, about building magnets and high current transfer lines.

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Your responsibilities

• Perform reel-to-reel indirect critical current measurements.
• Conduct direct critical current and contact resistance measurements.
• Analyse and present experimental test results.
• Install the instrumentation in superconducting magnets.
• Participate in the assembly and testing in the 100 kA class power transmission systems of the HL-LHC.
• Verify and validate the instrumentation integrated into these systems.

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Your profile

• Experience in electrical testing or material testing.
• Experience in material testing would be an asset.
• Your studies focused on Electrical and Electronics Engineering.

Your skills

• Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Reliable and autonomous.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language

Ideal start date: 01/09/2026
Contract duration (in months): 24
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Medical hazard

• 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.

Employment conditions

• A valid driving licence.