Company Description

At CERN, the European Organisation 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.

Job Description

Introduction

• Integrate the EN-CV-CL controls section and participate as control engineer to all activities of the section. This includes contributions to the specifications of control systems, selection of controls solutions, evaluation of new technologies, definition of new methods.
• Supervise technicians or young engineers during virtual commissioning phases and real commissioning phases in situ.
• Be part of the team providing support to users of the EN-CV-CL control systems.

Functions

• Write functional analyses of cooling or ventilation plants control systems;
• Research and select automation and control strategies to fulfil the control users’ requirements and the EN-CV energy saving goals;
• Configure and implement cooling or ventilation plants industrial control systems;
• Install, test, commission and maintain cooling or ventilation plants industrial control systems; and supervise junior team members during the testing phases;
• Liaise with the Cooling or Ventilation group project leaders;
• Provide support to the operators of the cooling and ventilation control systems;
• Investigate and select new technologies and write technical notes;
• Participate to the Cooling and Ventilation group stand-by service.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computing Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering or a related field.

Experience:

• Proven experience in configuration and implementation of PLC based industrial control systems;
• Demonstrated experience in programming with PLC standard languages (IEC 61131-3);
• Demonstrated experience in specifications of industrial control systems, particularly the definition of their hardware architecture, automatic sequences and regulations solutions;
• Demonstrated experience in testing and commissioning of control systems;
• Experience in SCADA configuration.

Nice to have:

• Experience in maintenance of Industrial Control Systems;
• Experience in support to users of controls systems;
• Experience in python programming language;
• Knowledge and application of advanced controls (non-linear, adaptative, predictive, etc.);
• Knowledge in UNICOS application framework;
• Knowledge in cooling or ventilation domains.

Technical competencies:

• Functional analysis of control systems;
• Configuration and implementation of industrial data-acquisition, monitoring and control systems;
• Knowledge and application of automation and control theory;
• Knowledge of communication technologies and protocols.

Behavioural competencies:

• Achieving Results: having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.
• Learning and Sharing Knowledge: proposing ways to improve or streamline existing procedures, processes and methodologies.
• Working in Teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; including others accordingly and sharing information.
• Demonstrating Flexibility: readily absorbing new techniques and working practices; proposing new or improved ways of working.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

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. We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 25.11.2025 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

Job Flexibility: Hybrid

This position involves:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Shift work, work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organisation.

Job grade: 6-7

Job reference: EN-CV-CL-2025-231-LD

Field of work: Software Engineering and IT

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