Installation and Maintenance Technician (SY-BI-BL-2026-176-GRAE)

Contribute to upgrade program of CERN's accelerator complex.

CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research

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Overview

Contribute to upgrade program of CERN's accelerator complex.

You have:

You have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Mechanical or Electrical (or a related field).
Your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Spoken and written English proficiency, with a commitment to learn French.

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Job Description

In this role, you will contribute to a major upgrade program of CERN's accelerator complex by maintaining, replacing, and installing beam instrumentation systems. Your day-to-day work involves removing and installing equipment components across accelerator facilities, tracking interventions using CERN's management tools, and coordinating on-site progress with engineers and technicians

Your responsibilities

Remove equipment components for refurbishment or replacement.
Install new instrumentation systems and upgrades throughout the accelerator complex.
Track your tasks using CERN's management tools and provide updates in team meetings.
Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and other groups to keep everyone informed of on-site progress.
Work across different areas of CERN's accelerator facilities, following all safety protocols and ensuring precise, clean execution of technical interventions.

Your profile

Comfortable using standard hand tools and basic technical equipment.
No prior experience with particle accelerators or beam instrumentation required. We will train you on CERN-specific systems.

Skills

Quick learner comfortable adapting to new tools, procedures, and technical environments.
Attention to detail and careful approach when working with sensitive electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Good communicator who works well with diverse technical teams.
Practical problem-solving mindset.
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 Mechanical or Electrical (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.

Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

Target start date: 01-December-2026

This position involves:

Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Job reference: SY-BI-BL-2026-176-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics 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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Describe a time when you had to use hand tools to complete a task. What challenges did you face?	The interviewer wants to assess your practical skills and problem-solving abilities in hands-on situations.	Provide specific details about the task, tools used, and how you overcame any difficulties.
How do you ensure attention to detail in your work, especially when working with sensitive equipment?	Attention to detail is crucial, and this question evaluates your approach to quality assurance.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you share an example of how you adapted to new tools or procedures?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you coordinate with team members to ensure tasks are completed together?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What safety protocols do you believe are important when working on technical equipment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
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