Mechanical Technician – Beam Line Equipment

About the role

CERN is looking for a Mechanical Technician for the BE-EA-DC section, which maintains and upgrades mechanical beamline equipment such as beam intercepting devices and beam instrumentation. The post is fully onsite in Geneva, with a 24-month contract (extendable to 36 months) starting on 1 February 2027, working 40 hours per week. It involves work in radiation areas and interventions in underground installations.

Key responsibilities

• Dismantle and assemble beam line equipment.
• Take part in all stages of mechanical equipment readiness, from production to installation.
• Collaborate with engineers, coordination teams and technicians, and report progress to supervisors and project managers.
• Take part in mechanical design studies (new equipment, tooling, upgrades).
• Write technical specifications and procedures (maintenance, installation).
• Keep the equipment maintenance database up to date and improve it.

Required profile

• National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• Maximum of two years of professional experience after graduating in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field); applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD are not eligible.
• No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Eligible candidates must hold a general secondary education diploma.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Required skills

• Hands-on experience assembling and installing mechanical equipment.
• Reading 2D drawings (ISO-GPS).
• Familiarity with CATIA and Microsoft Office, and with a computerized maintenance management system.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing methods, design codes and compliance verification.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of 4,687 Swiss Francs (tax free).
• 30 days of paid leave plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Health insurance coverage for yourself, your spouse and children, and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant allowances, and a relocation package depending on circumstances.
• On-the-job and formal training, including language classes.