Mechanical Engineer - ATLAS ITk Pixel Detector

About the role

CERN's ATLAS Team is building the future silicon ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITk), and the Detector Technologies (DT) team focuses on the Pixel Outer Barrel. As a mechanical engineer in the Engineering Office Section (EP-DT-EO), you will work with the ATLAS Group and the Technical Coordination Team on the design, construction and installation of the ATLAS ITk Pixel Outer System. The post is fully onsite in Geneva, on a 4-year limited-duration contract (subject to conditions, holders may apply for an indefinite position).

Key responsibilities

• Design precision tooling for the integration, testing and installation of the ITk Pixel Outer System (Outer Barrel, Endcaps and Inner System Support Tube)
• Develop service installation procedures and tooling, including temporary service management solutions for testing
• Verify component and tooling designs against standards and best practice, performing analytical and numerical calculations
• Develop, document and implement tools and procedures for integration and installation of detector components and services
• Take part in detector integration in the ATLAS SR1 cleanroom and in preparation for installation in the cavern
• Prepare technical specifications for components and tools, follow up their production, acceptance and installation
• Support preparation of and take part in the ATLAS ID detector extraction

Required profile

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or a related field
• Proven experience designing precision mechanical components and assembly tools for complex systems
• Hands-on experience constructing and testing mechanical systems
• Experience drafting technical specifications, assembly procedures and engineering reports
• Spoken and written English; willingness to learn French

Required skills

• CAD for 3D modelling of large assemblies; Catia V5 proficiency is a plus
• Production of 2D drawings to ISO dimensioning and tolerancing standards (e.g. ISO GPS)
• Numerical modelling in solid mechanics and knowledge of joining techniques and welding
• Advantageous: cleanroom assembly of sensitive equipment and orbital welding

What we offer

• Competitive tax-free salary increasing with experience
• 30 days paid leave plus 2 weeks annual closure
• Health insurance coverage and pension fund membership
• Family, child and infant allowances and a relocation package
• Possibility to extend the contract up to 8 years and eligibility for an indefinite contract