Job Description

Your responsibilities

Are you a highly motivated Engineer eager to take on exciting challenges?
We invite you to become a key member of our team, where you will play a crucial role in archiving our teams mission by overseeing the system engineering of our cutting-edge production target and other beam-intercepting devices.

In this position, we combine a dynamic blend of FEA studies and hands-on experimental activities. If you're ready to embrace a diverse range of responsibilities and contribute to ground-breaking projects, we encourage you to apply.

This position is dedicated to the advancement of the High Intensity ECN3 Project.

Specifically, you will:

Collaborate closely with designers, physicists and engineers to align engineering specifications with physics requirements;Deliver routine progress updates during project meetings, gather feedback, and engage in technical discussions to ensure alignment and optimal performance; Conduct in-depth FEA thermo-mechanical studies to ensure the reliability and efficiency of our systems;Carry out CFD and conjugate heat transfer (CHT) analyses to optimize device performance; Propose innovative conceptual designs and improvements for various components, contributing to the advancement of our technology;Conduct comprehensive literature research to identify relevant technologies and design solutions;Assist in the design, production, and operation of prototype components, bringing your expertise to real-world applications;Collaborate with technical groups to write procurement documents and define material and manufacturing specifications, ensuring the quality and integrity of our components;Support the construction and irradiation of a prototype target at CERN, working in collaboration with other external laboratories and institutions.

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

Technical competencies/experience:

A degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineering, Applied Physics or a related field; Demonstrated experience in thermo-mechanical calculations and CFD engineering;Experience in relevant FEA software tools, such as Ansys (or equivalent).

Soft skills:

Strong problem-solving skills and innovative thinking;Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.

Language skills:

Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.You have a professional background in Mechanical engineering (or a related field) and have either: a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: 07.01.2024 at 23:59 (midnight) CET.

Job reference: SY-STI-TCD-2023-127-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-January-2024

This position requires:

Work in Radiation Areas.Interventions in underground installations.Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations.

What we offer

A monthly stipend ranging between 6194 and 6808 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.30 days of paid leave per year.On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization 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. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

Begin your CERN Quest. Take Part!

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.

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