Electro-Mechanical Technician (TE-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE)

Do you enjoy building, assembling and bringing machines to life? Join CERN and contribute to the development of advanced electro-mechanical equipment used in a unique high-technology environment. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will take part in the design, assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of specialised machines, gaining hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical and control systems. We will provide all the training you need. What matters most is your curiosity, practical mindset, and eagerness to learn.

- Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications. - Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate how materials behave under different mechanical conditions. - Gain hands-on experience in creating electrical diagrams, wiring equipment, programming PLCs, and commissioning electro-mechanical machines. - Participate in the assembly, testing and operation of specialised machinery used in a cutting-edge engineering environment. - Work with experienced engineers and technicians to integrate new materials into innovative cables and coils for future technologies. More information here .

- Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing. - Basic experience in reading and drawing of circuit diagrams. - Experience in the cabling and commissioning of electrical cabinets or machines is an advantage. - Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage.

- Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition is an advantage. - Able to work independently and in teams. - Reliable and autonomous. - Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. 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 Electronics Engineering (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.