Junior Automation & Controls Engineer (BE-ICS-ACS-2026-247-GRAE)

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.

- 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. More information here .

- 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.

- 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. 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 Automation, Control Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree . - You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. - Applicants without University degree are not eligible. - Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.