Job Description

Your responsibilities

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Junior Mechanical Technician to join the CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) detector Technical Coordination crew. This crew is performing a wide range of site activities: repair, maintenance, upgrade of the detector and its infrastructure. Key Responsibilities:

• Heavy Lifting and Movement Operations (40%):
  • Perform safe and efficient heavy lifting of the CMS detector components using equipment such as strand jack systems, air pads, and hydraulic jacks.
  • Perform regular maintenance and checks on heavy lifting equipment to ensure it is in optimal working condition. Propose maintenance procedure if necessary.
• Mechanical Support for Upgrade Projects and infrastructure (40%):
  • Participate in a wide range of mechanical tasks to support the upgrade and maintenance of the CMS detector and associated infrastructure.
  • Engage in diverse mechanical activities on-site, including assembly, installation, alignment, and repair of mechanical components.
• Drafting and Tooling Development (20%):
  • Utilize basic drafting skills to contribute to the design and upgrade of tooling required for the opening and maintenance of the CMS detector.
  • Assist in the creation and modification of technical drawings under the guidance of engineers.

Your profile

Skills/Qualifications:

• A technician degree in mechanics, hydraulics or a related field.
• Proven experience with mechanical/hydraulic systems and heavy lifting equipment operations.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to heavy machinery and mechanical operations.
• Proficiency in drafting software (e.g., CATIA) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow complex instructions precisely.
• Fluent in English or French and a willingness to learn of 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 mechanics, hydraulics (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.

Additional Information

Job closing date: December 17 at 23:59 CET.

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

Target start date: 01-February-2025

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving license.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: EP-CMX-SCI-2024-206-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of 4569 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

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.