Electrical or Electronics Technical Engineer (TE-MPE-MP-2026-214-GRAE)

Job Description

If you enjoy understanding how things work, solving and learning through hands-on experimentation, this role could be for you.

From testing advanced electrical and electronic systems, this role offers a unique opportunity to develop practical engineering skills in a world-leading research environment.

As a member of the team developing CERN's 13 kA Energy Extraction System controls, you will contribute to system testing, troubleshooting, data acquisition, hardware installation and commissioning systems.

Your responsibilities:

• Set up instrumentation devices (oscilloscopes, measurement probes, function generators, etc.) and conduct commissioning and performance qualification tests.
• Debug and troubleshoot electronic and electrical circuits.
• PCB tests and validation.
• Set up DAQ devices.
• Data collection and analysis.
• Test report preparation.
• Assemble, test and install electronic chassis.
• Test hardware performance validation.

Your profile:

• Experience in the installation, test, troubleshooting of electrical and/or electronic circuits and devices.
• Experience with instrumentation (setting up measurement devices such as oscilloscopes, measurement probes, function generators, etc).
• Experience of PCB production and tests.
• Basic experience with set up DAQ systems and electrical/electronic signals data analysis.
• Experience with test stations validating the performance of control electronic and electrical production would be an advantage.

Skills:

• Knowledge of electrical and/or electronic circuits, debugging and measurement techniques.
• Basic knowledge of Electromechanical devices and maintenance.
• Ability to write test reports and documentation.
• Knowledge of using mechanical tooling during the installation of the equipment would be an asset.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of 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 Electrical or Electronics 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: 20.09.2026 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-January-2027

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-MPE-MP-2026-214-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical Engineering

Benchmark job: 301140 - Electrical Technical Engineer

Global Benefits

• A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
• 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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