Junior Mechanical Engineer

Contributes to the design and development of advanced mechanical and electromechanical systems for CERN accelerator beam transfer, producing engineering documentation and supporting manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation.

Department: Accelerator Systems Department

• Contribute to conceptual design and development of mechanical and electromechanical systems
• Produce 3D models, manufacturing drawings and Bills of Materials
• Support manufacturing, assembly, testing and installation of equipment
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers and technicians on engineering solutions
• Participate in technology development for high-voltage pulsed power and accelerator systems

• Studies focused on mechanical engineering
• Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation by the application deadline
• Highest educational qualification must be a bachelor's or master's degree and not a PhD
• University degree required
• No previous CERN fellow or graduate contract
• Nationality of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State, excluding specified ceiling-restricted nationalities for 2026

• Graduate programme contract duration is 24 months with possible extension up to 36 months
• Monthly net stipend: CHF 5,266-5,793 depending on degree
• Role involves work in radiation areas and interventions in underground installations
• Application requires a CV in English or French, diploma or certificate and any relevant supporting document