Job Description

Your responsibilities

As cleanroom technician, you will be part of the Superconducting Radio Frequency Cavities (SRF) section at CERN. The section is responsible of assemble, test, qualify, maintain, and develop superconducting cavities for the CERN’s particle accelerator complex. Under supervision, you will participate in handling the cavities preparation for the cleanroom.

You will operate the ultra-pure water rinsing system and monitor the data acquisition. You will also provide assistance with the preparation of the cleanroom parts assuring the quality control and contribute with the cleanroom sensitive assembly of mechanical components.

Functions:

• Follow the procedure in place to perform complex mechanical assemblies in cleanroom.
• Qualification by Air Particle Counting of critical components according to ISO 14644.
• Perform ultra-pure water and high-pressure to ensure the anti-dust cleaning of superconductive cavities and related components.
• Assist the team during complex cryomodule assemblies.
• Produce reports on cleanroom work and follow the quality control of the conditioning related to mechanical components for Ultra High Vacuum and cleanroom purpose.
• Management of the stock and consumable parts and take part on the regular maintenance of the facilities and equipment.
• Possible work with heavy loads using handling equipment and machines.
• Possible work in radiation areas.

Your profile

Skills

Ability to:

• Remain calm, meticulous, and focused over long periods during cleanroom tasks.
• Produce reports using standard office software.
• Conduct installation, assembly, disassembly, maintenance, and operation of mechanical equipment.
• Work effectively in a diverse team.
• Demonstrate accountability by working conscientiously and reliably, and delivering on promises.
• Work in a structured and organized manner.

Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

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 Mechanical 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.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 20th January 2025 at 23:59 AM (midnight) CET.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Target start date: 01-April-2025

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• A valid driving licence.
• Use of certain mobile work equipment or equipment used for lifting loads (lifting equipment, bridge cranes, aerial work platforms, etc.) requiring a driving authorization.

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

Job reference: SY-RF-SRF-2024-233-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.