You will join the Technology department as a member of the Machine Interlocks Section within the MPE group. The MPE group is responsible for the magnet protection system and machine interlocks for the CERN accelerator complex. The Machine Interlocks Section is responsible for the development, implementation and operation of magnet powering interlock systems, which protect the magnet equipment against possible damage.
As a Electronics / Automation Engineer, you are interested in the development of test bench systems. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing automated test benches to guarantee the quality assurance of hardware production of the future generation of the Powering Interlock Controller.
You will contribute to the following:
• Design a PXI test bench in LabWindows/CVI to ensure the quality of the production of electronic interface cards;
• Design a Siemens PLC-based functional testbench with specific electronic cards to interface the system under test;
• Develop PLC software programs and algorithms to automate testing procedures, collect data, and analyze results;
• Conduct rigorous testing and validation of test bench systems to ensure accuracy, repeatability, and reliability of test results;
• Prepare detailed technical documentation including system specifications, user manuals, test procedures, and reports.
More information here: https://mpe.web.cern.ch/machine-interlocks
Who we are looking for
Skills and knowledge
Eligibility criteria:
Job closing date: 10 July at 23h59 CEST.
Job reference: TE-MPE-MI-2024-94-GRAE
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-November-2024
What we offer
About us
At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.