Technician for Magnet Test Station (TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-GRAE)

4/22/2026

You will contribute to the test facility for superconducting magnets by preparing and connecting magnets to test benches. Additionally, you will manage mechanical drawings, 3D models, and follow up on the production of mechanical components.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Language

English

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About the Role

Job Description

As a mechanical technician you will contribute to the test facility for superconducting magnets with a focus on preparation and connection of superconducting magnets to their test bench. You will prepare mechanical drawings for bench modification, support in-field connection of magnets to test benches and follow up production in the workshop or through procurement.

Your responsibilities

Participate in all stages of the connection and mechanical preparation of magnet assemblies to their test benches.
Follow up the production of mechanical pieces in the workshop, or through procurement with companies.
For new type of magnet, modify and create 3D models and drawings to prepare interfaces.
Follow the design of new inserts for test benches with the experienced team in place and ensure integration drawings are up to date.

Your profile

Experience with CAD software.
Experience and/or knowledge of hands-on work in a mechanical workshop is an asset.

Skills

Mechanical design work using 3D CAD environment.
Writing technical documentation and procedures.
Follow-up of orders in industry is an asset.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

Eligibility criteria:

You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanics (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 17.05.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-July-2026

This position involves:

A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-MSC-MQA-2026-117-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark job: 300090 - Mechanical Technician

Global Benefits

A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.

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Key Skills

Mechanical design3D CADTechnical documentationMechanical workshopProduction follow-upProcurementSuperconducting magnetsInterface designIntegration drawings