Industrial Controls Technician (EN-EL-CBS-2026-187-GRAE)
Support installation and commissioning of electrical control systems.
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Overview
Support installation and commissioning of electrical control systems.
You have:
- Demonstrated practical knowledge in installation and commissioning of industrial controls equipment.
- Configuration of SCADA and data acquisition systems.
- Execution and supervision of signal cabling, functional testing.
- Troubleshooting of controls hardware faults.
- Practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols, setting and troubleshooting (e.g. Modbus TCP/IP, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC-61850...).
- Coordination of contractors for work-site and data engineering activities.
- Practical knowledge of basic electrical wiring, reading electrical schematics and using multimeters.
- Knowledge of installation, engineering and testing of SCADA and acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of serial or Ethernet based fieldbus troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge in programming of PLC systems.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
- A valid driving licence.
Contract
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Job Description
We are looking for an Electrical Controls Technical Engineer focused on industrial control systems and SCADA infrastructure in an electrical engineering environment. You would support the installation, engineering, cabling, configuration, commissioning, and maintenance of electrical control and monitoring systems used to supervise CERN electrical distribution network for HL-LHC . Typical equipment includes power and signal converters, network switches, Remote Terminal Units (RTUs), remote input/output units, communication buses and field devices.
As Electrical Controls technician in the Electrical Engineering Group, you will actively contribute to the installation, engineering, cabling and commissioning of controls equipment, including power and signal converters, network switches, remote acquisition units and terminal units required for the supervision of electrical equipment, as part of a SCADA system for the supervision of the CERN electrical power network. The job will also require coordination of contractor technicians for on-site activities, diagnosis and troubleshooting of controls equipment and communication bus faults, production of relevant technical documentation and reports.
Your responsibilities:
- Installation and commissioning of industrial controls equipment (WAGO remote I/O stations, switches, timeservers, protocol gateways..) and of electrical equipment integrated in the control and supervision system.
- Configuration of SCADA and data acquisition systems.
- Preparation of technical files for patch-panel cabling and remote I/O station wiring.
- Supervision of contractor personnel for work-site cabling and installation activities.
Your profile:
- Demonstrated practical knowledge in installation and commissioning of industrial controls equipment.
- Configuration of SCADA and data acquisition systems.
- Execution and supervision of signal cabling, functional testing.
- Troubleshooting of controls hardware faults.
- Practical knowledge of industrial communication protocols, setting and troubleshooting (e.g. Modbus TCP/IP , IEC 60870-5-104, IEC-61850...).
- Coordination of contractors for work-site and data engineering activities.
- Practical knowledge of basic electrical wiring, reading electrical schematics and using multimeters.
Skills:
- Knowledge of installation, engineering and testing of SCADA and acquisition systems.
- Knowledge of serial or Ethernet based fieldbus troubleshooting.
- Basic knowledge in programming of PLC systems.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Eligibility criteria:
- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
- By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical / Industrial Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
- You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
- Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 02.08.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
Target start date: 01-September-2026
This position involves:
- Interventions in underground installations.
- A valid driving licence.
Job reference: EN-EL-CBS-2026-187-GRAE
Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Benchmark job: 300040 - Electrical Technician
Global Benefits
- A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free).
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully coordinated a project with contractors? | This assesses your project management and teamwork abilities. | Provide a specific example showcasing your leadership and communication skills. |
| What methods do you use for troubleshooting hardware faults? | The interviewer wants to assess your technical problem-solving abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure the quality of SCADA system configurations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with industrial communication protocols. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you faced during installation and commissioning of industrial control systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach documentation for technical processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time you had to read and interpret electrical schematics. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the latest technologies in electrical engineering? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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