Superconducting RF Mechanical Engineer

Offre d'emploi : Superconducting RF Mechanical Engineer -- myScience, Geneva.

Rejoignez le CERN en tant qu'ingénieur mécanique RF supraconducteur. Participez à des projets innovants dans un environnement collaboratif.
Tâches
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Concevoir des cryomodules pour des accélérateurs de particules.
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Collaborer avec des équipes pluridisciplinaires sur des systèmes avancés.
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Assurer la conformité des designs mécaniques aux normes de sécurité.
Compétences
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Expérience en conception de systèmes mécaniques cryogéniques requise.
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Compétences en conception de cryostats et analyse thermique.
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Maîtrise des techniques RF et de l'analyse structurelle.
Superconducting RF Mechanical Engineer
CERN
Workplace
Geneva
- Lake Geneva region - Switzerland
Category
Physics | Innovation
Position
Engineer / Technician
Published
22 April 2026
Closing Date
24 May 2026
Geneva, Switzerland SY-RF-SRF-2026-94-LD Ideal start date: 01/09/2026
Before 24/05/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)
What you’ll do
Join CERN’s Superconducting Radiofrequency (SRF) team and help design next-generation cryomodules for future particle accelerators, including the FCC-ee project, and you will work in a multidisciplinary environment developing advanced cryogenic and radiofrequency systems at the forefront of accelerator technology.
Your responsibilities
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Participate, and gradually take up a lead role, in the cryomodule design and integration of the SRF cavities and associated systems, as well as the assembly processes, in clean-room and outside clean-room, and associated special tooling.
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Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams at CERN and partner laboratories.
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Take up lead of the cryogenic engineering activities, including thermal performance and safety considerations.
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Ensure mechanical designs meet applicable safety and regulatory requirements, in particular for pressure vessels.
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Your profile
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Experience designing cryogenic mechanical systems is required.
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Knowledge of heat transfer and structural analysis on cryogenic systems is required.
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Experience with CAD tools (e.g. CATIA, Inventor, SolidWorks) and FEA software is required.
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Experience with cryogenic systems or superconducting technologies is desired.
Your skills
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Design and construction of cryostats.
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Knowledge and application of cryogenic heat transfer and insulation techniques.
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Design and analysis of mechanical structures.
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Knowledge and application of RF techniques.
Ideal start date:
01/09/2026
Contract duration (in months):
60
Grade range:
6
Benchmark job:
200090 - Mechanical Engineer
Job flexibility:
Hybrid
Medical hazard
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Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Employment conditions
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A valid driving licence.
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Work in Radiation Areas.
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Interventions in underground installations.
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Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
Global Benefits
at CERN
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A minimum entry-salary of 9236 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
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30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
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Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
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Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
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A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
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Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.
Let’s get you
ready
Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria
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You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
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You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
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Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.
You will need these documents to complete your application
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Your CV (English or French)
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Any document you consider relevant to your application
Your CERN
Department
The SY department oversees the science and technology related to accelerator technical systems
, including beam instrumentation, beam transfer, power converters, particles generation and their interaction with matter, and radio frequency systems. It is responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of new hardware and software for CERN’s accelerator complex.
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