Electronics Technician (TE-MPE-MP-2026-55-GRAE)

Are you an Electromechanical, Electrical, or Electronics Technician eager to take part in the development, manufacturing, and testing of electronic equipment for the quench protection systems of superconducting magnets in the world's most powerful particle accelerator? Take part! Within the Technology (TE) Department, in the Machine Protection and Electrical Integrity (MPE) Group, you will be responsible for the installation, de-installation, and testing of electronic crates. You will also implement and operate custom-made electronics for the LHC superconducting magnet protection system.

Your responsibilities

• Installing and de-installing equipment in the LHC tunnel.
• Organising acceptance tests and ensuring the correct reception of new electronic equipment.
• Supporting maintenance activities and keeping system documentation up to date.
• Operating test benches to qualify electronic equipment and contributing to their development.
• Participating in the commissioning and maintenance of protection systems.
• Maintaining and updating databases related to system operation and maintenance.
• Preparing and compiling technical and operational documentation.

Your profile

• Basic experience with electronics and measurement techniques.
• First experience in assembling electronic crates, racks, and test benches.
• Knowledge of power electronics and related control systems.
• Understanding of electronics testing, assembly, and maintenance procedures.
• Experience with installation, testing, and maintenance of electronic equipment.

Skills

• Manual skills such as connector making, cabling, and assembly.
• Ability to prepare and maintain technical documentation.
• Attention to detail, teamwork, and willingness to learn.
• 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 Electromechanics, Electronics (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.

Job closing date: 24.03.2026 at 23:59 CET.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-June-2026

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: TE-MPE-MP-2026-55-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics Technician

Global Benefits

• A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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