Electrotechnician - Electrotechnicien(ne)

Are you a motivated electrotechnician looking to thrive in a challenging environment? Join CERN's Accelerator Beam Transfer group, to work in the field of fast pulsed power systems applied to the largest particle physics laboratory in the world. Take part!

Description

Functions

Contribute to the maintenance, construction and design of electronic and electro-mechanical equipment used for the control of fast pulsed systems and participate in their assembly and testing.

Participate in fault-finding and corrective interventions, take initiative to improve and increase the performance and reliability of operational installations.

Ensure the operational performance of equipment under your responsibility and contribute to their good integration within PLC based control systems.

After a period of familiarisation, you will organize, coordinate, supervise and participate in the installation of electronics and controls hardware infrastructure. In particular you will specify and accept specific technical works realized by other CERN services or on-site subcontractors when needed.

Prepare technical specifications in compliance with relevant standards.


Qualification required

Higher technical diploma or higher administrative diploma in the field of electricity, electronics, or equivalent. *



Qualification required

Higher technical diploma or higher administrative diploma in the field of electricity, electronics, or equivalent. *



*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the above-mentioned qualifications: In principle consideration will not be given to applications from people with higher qualifications.

The experience required for this post is:

This position is open to junior professionals with a first relevant experience and with a keen interest to develop their knowledge in the control of fast pulsed systems, in analogue and digital electronics, and equipment control.



The technical competencies you will need to take up the post are:

Commissioning, operation & maintenance of electronic, equipment-level control, electro-mechanical and electrical systems.

Design of electro-mechanical and electrical circuits: knowledge of electrical circuitry, cabling techniques, safety rules and electrical cabling norms.

Experience in the configuration and programming of PLC and fieldbus systems would be an asset.

Eligibility and closing date :

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states. 

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.

Read more about Employment Conditions

Nr of positions available : 1

Research Fields

Technology - Electrical technology

Career Stage

Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate) 

Research Profiles

First Stage Researcher (R1) 

Benefits

Benefits Package
Final-Salary Pension
Flexible Working

Comment/web site for additional job details

http://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/11302

Envisaged Job Starting Date

04/02/2015

Application Deadline

18/02/2015

Application website

http://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/