Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

Do you enjoy building, assembling and bringing machines to life?

Join CERN and contribute to the development of advanced electro-mechanical equipment used in a unique high-technology environment. Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians, you will take part in the design, assembly, wiring, testing and commissioning of specialised machines, gaining hands-on experience across electrical, mechanical and control systems.

We will provide all the training you need. What matters most is your curiosity, practical mindset, and eagerness to learn.

Your responsibilities

• Learn how to inspect and test advanced materials, carrying out quality checks and measurements to ensure they meet specifications.
• Support laboratory testing activities and help evaluate how materials behave under different mechanical conditions.
• Gain hands-on experience in creating electrical diagrams, wiring equipment, programming PLCs, and commissioning electro-mechanical machines.
• Participate in the assembly, testing and operation of specialised machinery used in a cutting-edge engineering environment.
• Work with experienced engineers and technicians to integrate new materials into innovative cables and coils for future technologies.

More information here.

Your profile

• Basic experience in electrical testing or material testing.
• Basic experience in reading and drawing of circuit diagrams.
• Experience in the cabling and commissioning of electrical cabinets or machines is an advantage.
• Experience in mechanical assembly is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Reliable and autonomous.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

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 Electronics 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.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Job closing date: 15.11.2026 at 23:59 CET.

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-January-2027

This position involves:

• A valid driving licence.
• 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: TE-MSC-HSD-2026-193-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical or Electronics 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.

Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible!

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive.

Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success.

If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!

More information about us, here: careers.cern

Compensation: N/A to 4687 (CHF) (MONTHLY)