Job Description

Your responsibilities

Join the Geodetic Metrology group at CERN, where you will push the limits of accelerator alignment to shape the future of CERN accelerators! Participate in the development, qualification and installation of new high precision alignment methods with sensors based on advanced technologies and novel adjustment solutions!

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be integrated in the multi-disciplinary team of the Future Projects section, in charge of the research and development for the alignment of the Future Circular Collider (FCC). You will be responsible for the development (from the design to the qualification, including the manufacturing) of mechanical and mechatronics systems related to the alignment of accelerator components, such as supporting jacks, adjustment platforms, alignment sensors and their related infrastructure. You will be in charge of:

• The gathering of design requirements and preparation of functional specifications,
• The execution of design studies of mechanical or electro-mechanical components, assemblies, tooling, equipment integration and layout,
• The creation of detailed 3D models and technical drawings,
• The follow-up, in close collaboration with other teams, of the manufacturing, assembling, qualification of prototypes,
• The preparation and presentation of technical reports, calculations and engineering notes.

You will be part of a multicultural diverse team working at the forefront of scientific research, working in a very stimulating environment that will help you develop your skills in precision electro-mechanics design, prototype qualification and cutting-edge research.

Your profile

Skills:

• Experience in mechanical engineering, mechanical design and manufacturing drawings.
• Experience with CAD software (preferably CATIA V5).
• Experience with FEM analysis (preferably ANSYS).
• Experience in the design, assembly and testing of mechatronics systems would be an asset.
• Strong team-oriented attitude with the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisiplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, detailed documentation.
• Spoken and written English with a commitment to learn French.

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 Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 06.10.2025 at 23:59 CEST.

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

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Target start date: 01-November-2025

Job reference: BE-GM-FP-2025-151-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 5196 and 5716 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter - fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.