Electromechanical Technician (TE-MPE-MP-2026-210-GRAE)

Are you an enthusiastic and curious electromechanical technician looking for a challenging professional experience? If so, joining CERN's ORIGIN programme may be the perfect opportunity for you. You will join the Machine Protection Section, which is responsible for energy extraction systems installed in CERN's LHC accelerator complex, a target area and several test buildings across CERN's sites. You will support the team and contribute to the testing and installation of new and upgraded electrical, mechanical and electronic equipment. All necessary training will be given.

- Contribute to the testing and validation of innovative energy extraction technologies using dedicated test benches and measurement equipment. - Participate in the installation, integration and commissioning of electrical and electronic systems for CERN's accelerator infrastructure. - Support the operation, maintenance and quality assurance of superconducting magnet protection systems. - Develop and perform tests on electronic equipment, analyse results and contribute to technical improvements. - Prepare technical documentation, maintain equipment records and work with a broad range of technologies including electronics, instrumentation, control systems and power applications. More information here .

- Experience working on low voltage electrical installations. - Basic experience with measurement techniques. - Basic experience in assembling electronic crates, racks, and test benches. - Basic experience in power electronics and related control systems. - Basic experience in planning electrical and mechanical tests and performing fault finding. - Basic experience in installing and maintaining electronic systems and equipment.

- Knowledge of electromechanical equipment. - Ability to write technical documentation. - Ability to read and understand electrical and electronic schematics would be an asset. - Knowledge of power electronics would be an asset. - Attention to detail. - Ability to work in a team. - Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French. Eligibility criteria: - You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State . - By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical and/or Electromechanics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma . - You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. - Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.