What you'll do
Join our team of control and automation experts and contribute to the development of applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework, which is used CERN-wide for the development of PLC-based control systems. You will work alongside process and equipment experts from across CERN to develop, test, commission and maintain control systems across a wide range of domains.
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Ideal start date: 01/01/2027
Contract duration (in months): 24
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Employment conditions
Join our team of control and automation experts and contribute to the development of applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework, which is used CERN-wide for the development of PLC-based control systems. You will work alongside process and equipment experts from across CERN to develop, test, commission and maintain control systems across a wide range of domains.
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Your responsibilities
- Develop, commission and maintain control applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework for standardised PLC application generation, supporting Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
- Work closely with process and equipment experts to specify, implement, commission and support control systems that meet their operational needs.
- Contribute to the maintenance and further development of tooling and testing infrastructure used to support application development.
- Contribute to the evaluation of emerging automation technologies and help shape the next generation of control at CERN.
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- Background and/or interest in the field of automation and control.
- Basic hands-on experience developing, testing or troubleshooting PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Knowledge and experience in industrial communication protocols would be an asset.
- Initial experience with Python.
- Your studies focused on Automation, Control Engineering (or a related field).
Your skills
- Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.
- Basic knowledge of control theory and automation principles.
- Knowledge of PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration based on GitLab CI would be an asset.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Ideal start date: 01/01/2027
Contract duration (in months): 24
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Employment conditions
- A valid driving licence.
