Electrical Design Engineer – Low Voltage Systems

About the role

You will join a team responsible for developing and optimising hardware and software solutions for control, protection and safety systems used in CERN's experimental facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the operation and reliability of the magnet systems of the LHC experiments, including ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb, as well as other critical infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Design and document low‑voltage power and control systems for magnet safety, control and auxiliary infrastructure.
• Participate in the implementation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for future LHC upgrades.
• Contribute to the development and validation of electrical circuits for control and protection applications.
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers and technicians to develop reliable and efficient technical solutions.
• Produce technical documentation and support the operation of critical systems.

Required profile

• Experience working on electrical engineering, automation or technical projects.
• Exposure to electrical circuit design and documentation.
• Experience using engineering software tools for electrical design (e.g. EPLAN or equivalent).
• Experience with laboratory testing, commissioning or troubleshooting activities.
• Participation in collaborative technical projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Knowledge of low‑voltage power distribution and control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Basic knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation and industrial control systems.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Required skills

• EPLAN (or equivalent)
• Low‑voltage power distribution
• Control systems
• Electrical circuit design
• PLC programming basics
• Instrumentation
• Industrial control systems

What we offer

• Monthly net stipend of 5266 or 5793 CHF depending on degree.
• 30 days paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.
• Membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances.
• Relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses).
• Possibility to extend contract up to 36 months.
• On‑the‑job and formal training including language classes.