Mechanical Technician – Geodetic Metrology Group

About the role

CERN's Geodetic Metrology Group is looking for a Mechanical Technician in its High Precision Alignment Technologies Section. You will contribute to the metrology and alignment of components used in particle physics experiments, focusing on the Full Remote Alignment System (FRAS), which uses a network of high-precision sensors and electromechanical actuators to monitor and remotely adjust accelerator components with micrometric precision.

Key responsibilities

• Support the procurement of FRAS mechanical and electromechanical components, including quality assurance and acceptance activities.
• Assemble and test FRAS components, first in the workshop and then in the LHC tunnel.
• Prepare assembly, installation and validation documentation, including reports and procedure updates.
• Take part in commissioning the equipment, from individual components to the complete FRAS installation.

Required profile

• Nationality of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish applicants are excluded).
• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field, with a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree; no bachelor's, master's or PhD.
• No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Experience in mechanics, electromechanical systems or mechatronics, and in assembling, testing and commissioning such systems.
• Technical studies in Mechanics, Electro-Mechanics or Production.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.

Required skills

• Practical technical skills in mechanics, mechatronics or a related field.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.
• Writing technical documentation is an advantage.

What we offer

• A monthly net stipend of 4,687 Swiss Francs.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Health insurance covering yourself, your spouse and children, and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on circumstances.
• Relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on circumstances.
• Contract of 24 months, extendable up to 36 months.
• On-the-job and formal training, including language classes.

The work is fully onsite, involves radiation areas and underground installations, and may require night work, Sunday and holiday work. A valid driving licence is required. Applications are submitted online through the CERN careers site.