Mechanical TechnicianNew

The mechanical technician will help develop coating technology for vacuum chambers supporting CERN's Future Circular Collider programme. Working with engineers, technicians and physicists, the role designs and fabricates deposition equipment, assembles ultra-high-vacuum systems, validates coating processes and tests the vacuum performance of full-scale beam-pipe prototypes.

• Design and construct mechanical parts for customised physical vapour deposition systems
• Assemble coating setups operating in ultra-high vacuum
• Validate coating technology and processes using full-scale beam-pipe prototypes
• Test the vacuum performance of coatings in ultra-high-vacuum systems

• General secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree
• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field
• Nationality of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State
• Valid driving licence
• Ability to work in radiation areas and underground installations

• CNC experience
• Vacuum technology experience
• Welding knowledge

• Mechanical Fabrication
• Physical Vapour Deposition
• Ultra-High Vacuum
• Vacuum Performance Testing
• Machining
• Mechanical Assembly
• CAD Design

• Lathe
• Milling Machines
• CAD
• CNC

• Ideal start date: 1 November 2026
• Application requires a CV in English or French
• Possibility to extend the contract up to 36 months