Electrical Cabling Engineer – Beam Department

About the role

As an Electrical Engineer in the Beams Department, you will join the BE‑EA‑EC cabling team to support LHC and CERN experiments. The role focuses on optimizing, maintaining and coordinating complex technical cabling projects to provide reliable infrastructure for physicists.

Key responsibilities

• Gather user requirements and provide technical assistance.
• Conduct technical studies, cost estimates and prepare project documentation.
• Assist in procurement of materials and services.
• Participate in assembly, installation and testing of cabling and electrical equipment.
• Support workshop and on‑site activities related to experiment infrastructure.
• Contribute to prototype development, commissioning and reception tests.

Required profile

• Maximum two years of professional experience in Electrical Engineering (Bachelor’s or Master’s degree).
• National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• No prior CERN fellow or graduate contract.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken) and willing to learn French or vice‑versa.

Required skills

• Knowledge of Electrical Safety Systems.
• Familiarity with electrical software packages.

What we offer

• Monthly net stipend of 5 266 CHF (Bachelor) or 5 793 CHF (Master).
• 30 days paid leave plus two weeks annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance and pension fund membership.
• Family, child and infant allowances where applicable.
• Relocation package covering installation grant and travel expenses.
• On‑the‑job and formal training, including language classes.