Your responsibilities
As an Engineer responsible for Beam-Impacted Devices you will join the Targets, Collimators and Dumps (TCD) Section within the Sources, Targets, and Interactions (STI) group is responsible for all primary Beam-Intercepting Devices (BIDs) at CERN.
The groups involvement spans the entire life cycle of the devices, from their conceptual design to their production, installation, operation, and decommissioning.
In this role, you'll contribute towards the consolidation of the North Experimental Area, part of the Super Proton Synchrotron complex (NA-CONS project). This project will see a major two-phased facelift in the upcoming years that covers the renovation of the beam lines, infrastructures, and services to recover a conventional level of reliability and bring the facility into compliance with modern safety requirements and compliant with current beam intensities. Several beam-intercepting devices need to be designed, produced, and installed to implement this upgrade project.
As a key member, you will oversee the system engineering of the Target Extraction Dumps (TEDs) and the Target Splitter Collimators (TCSCs), as well as other beam intercepting devices. This position comprises an exciting mix of theoretical and design studies with a strong focus on the manufacturing, assembly and installation the devices.
Specifically, you will:
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Skills and/or knowledge
Technical skill/knowledge:
Strong knowledge of systems engineering principles;Strong technical understanding of mechanical engineering principles, with sound knowledge in mechanics of materials, heat transfer, and material science;Experience using relevant FEA software tools, such as Ansys ANSYS(or equivalent); Experience writing technical documents (engineering reports, scientific publications, and procurement specifications).Soft skills:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate collaboration; Proactive problem-solving mindset with the ability to defend ideas using technical arguments;Autonomy in handling specific technical tasks within a team context;Strong organizational skills to manage own and other people's work;Hands-on approach and readiness to support technical activities.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, Aerospace, Nuclear Engineer (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.Job closing date: 11.02.2024 at 23:59 AM (midnight) CET.
Job reference: SY-STI-TCD-2024-1-GRAP
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Target start date: 01-April-2024
This position requires:
Work in Radiation Areas.Interventions in underground installations.A valid driving licence.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
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