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Mechanical Technician

Fixed-term Position 10 to 12 months

Geneva (Switzerland)

Published on 7 July 2026

  • Contract

    Fixed-term Position 10 to 12 months

  • Location

    Geneva (Switzerland)

  • Start date

    As soon as possible

  • Salary

    Information not provided

  • Remote working

    Not specified

What you'll do

The SY-STI-BDE Section oversees the conceptual design, construction, operation, and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices across the CERN's accelerator complex. The beam intercepting devices are precision mechanical equipment working in harsh environments that must be very reliable to guarantee the operation of CERN accelerators.

Are you passionate about mechanical engineering and skilled at multitasking? Join us and become part of a multidisciplinary team responsible for the design, assembly, installation, and maintenance of beam-intercepting devices. You will support safety-critical systems and an efficient operation of CERN's accelerators.

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Your responsibilities
  • Participate in the purchase, storage and shipment of raw material and components.
  • Handle the conditioning of several components to be compliant with the Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV) requirements of collimators.
  • Perform the machining of simple parts based on drawings produced with CAD programs.
  • Be active on the assembly of collimators and several sub-components and its auxiliary systems.
  • Participate in the assembly of the HL-LHC beam dump systems.
  • Keep track and maintain all related documents and databases.
  • Take an active role in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of the equipment.
  • Manage the appropriate disposal/storage of radioactive parts and equipment withdrawn from the facility.
  • Provide mechanical and logistics support.
  • Contribute to mechanical support activities around different facilities at CERN.

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Your profile
  • Assembling and testing precision mechanics.
  • Knowledge in designing mechanical components.
  • Your studies focused on Mechanical Engineering.

Your skills
  • Knowledge of CAD systems, 3D and 2D drawing.
  • Good communication.
  • Well-organised.
  • Accountability.
  • Working in a team, as well as independently.
  • Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language

Ideal start date: 01/10/2026
Contract duration (in months): 24
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Medical hazard
  • Use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment used for lifting loads (lifting equipment, bridge cranes, aerial work platforms, etc.) requiring a driving authorisation.
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.
  • Interventions in underground installations.
  • Work in Radiation Areas.

Application deadline

As long as the job is online

Study level

Master level or equivalent

Job Category

Energy, Materials & Mechanical engineering

More about the company

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