Infrastructure Technician (EP-ADO-SO-2026-54-GRAE)

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CERN’s Infrastructure Technician role EP-ADO-SO-2026-54-GRAE is an onsite, 24‑month opportunity in Geneva for graduates with a general secondary education diploma and up to two years of post‑graduation experience to help upgrade the ATLAS rack infrastructure and gain hands‑on exposure to electrical and electromechanical equipment. You will decommission legacy racks, install and commission electrical and electromechanical gear, and support procurement, stock and logistics under ATLAS Technical Coordination. Key requirements include basic experience with industrial electrical gear and mechanical assemblies, a strong willingness to learn CERN standards, teamwork and a detail‑oriented mindset, English with a plan to learn French, and a valid driving license. Eligibility: nationals of CERN Member/Associate Member States, no CERN fellowship or prior contract, maximum two years post‑graduation experience, and highest qualification being a general secondary education diploma; Bachelor/Master/PhD holders are not eligible. Applications close 18 March 2026 at 23:59 CET. Tips: tailor your CV to highlight hands‑on installations, safety and quality focus, readiness to work onsite in Radiation Areas and occasional nights, and your plan to learn French, plus note medical clearance readiness and relocation preferences.

Job Description

As a graduate Electromechanical Technician, you will join the ATLAS Technical coordination team driving the daily infrastructure operations of the ATLAS Detector. You will contribute to the upgrade of the rack infrastructure, needed for the ATLAS Phase II upgrade, gaining hands-on experience with state-of-art industrial equipment in different electrical and mechanical domains.

Your responsibilities:

• Decommission legacy rack infrastructure.
• Install and commission electrical industrial equipment such as distribution crates, supervision and monitoring equipment, cables, etc.
• Install and commission electromechanical industrial equipment such as cooling doors, rack ventilation units.
• Operate and maintain the equipment under ATLAS Technical Coordination responsibility, including component procurement and stock management.
• Support logistics organisation for sorting equipment and materials.

Your profile:

• Basic experience of industrial electrical equipment.
• Basic experience of mechanical assemblies.
• Strong motivation to learn how to perform electromechanical installations as per CERN standards.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of electromechanical diagrams and electrical components.
• Knowledge of electromechanical installation practices.
• Use of office software packages.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• 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 and/or mechanical 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: 18.03.2026 at 23:59CET.

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-June-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.
• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: EP-ADO-SO-2026-54-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark job: 300050 - Electromechanical 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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