Mechanical Technician at CERN

What you'll do: High-temperature superconducting materials have interesting characteristics that make them suitable for future magnet applications. Come join CERN and take part in this exciting development.

As a mechanical technician, you will assemble models, prototypes and associated equipment within a research and development (R&D) programme dedicated to the development of high-temperature superconducting magnets. You will contribute to the design, manufacture and assembly of superconducting coils, components and associated tooling.

Your responsibilities:

• Produce high-temperature superconductor-based magnet coils.
• Assemble superconducting magnet models, prototypes and associated manufacturing tools.
• Manufacture and modify mechanical parts using conventional machining techniques, such as milling, turning and forming.
• Manage component stocks for assigned assemblies, initiate and follow up manufacturing requests and purchase orders, and perform acceptance tests.
• Prepare production and quality-control documentation, including procedures, test and measurement reports and component traceability.
• Produce computer-aided design (CAD) drawings of components and tooling, starting from 3D models.

Your profile:

• Hands-on experience in the mechanical manufacturing and assembly of electromechanical equipment, including conventional machining.
• Experience preparing and using quality documentation, including procedures, test and measurement reports, and component traceability.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, including ISO-GPS dimensioning and tolerancing.
• Previous experience with superconducting systems would be an asset.
• Experience using mechanical CAD tools; specific experience with CATIA would be an asset.
• Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Your skills:

• Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment.
• Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation.
• Manufacturing of mechanical parts.
• Production of 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Construction, test and installation of electromechanical equipment and systems.
• Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities.
• Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions.
• Adapts quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Listens actively to others and lets others speak.
• Produces workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Employment conditions: A valid driving licence. Work in radiation controlled areas. Interventions in underground installations.