It's big, it's loud, it's cold, and it's a challenging and exciting place to work! Come and join the mechanical and engineering team, consolidating and developing CERN cryogenic facilities. This is a unique opportunity to participate in the design, construction, installation and commissioning of large and complex cryogenic equipment. Take part!
Description
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Perform functional analysis of the cryogenic process to fulfil users' requirements.
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Carry out thermo-mechanical and thermo-hydraulic design and analysis of cryogenic equipment.
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Draw up technical specifications of cryogenic components and systems.
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Take responsibility for project management and quality control.
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Carry out market surveys, material procurement and production follow-up.
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Supervise technicians on the design, construction, assembly, installation, testing and commissioning of cryogenic equipments.
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Manage the associated technical documentation for the Quality Assurance Plan.
Qualification required
Master's Degree in the field of Mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
Experience and competencies
Demonstrated experience in several of the following fields:
* Thermo-mechanical design.
* Thermo-hydraulic design.
* Installation and commissioning of cryogenic or complex industrial installations, cryogenics and/or vacuum technology, fluid dynamics, and heat transfer phenomena.
* Project coordination and quality control.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
* Thermo-mechanical design.
* Mechanical analysis & modelling.
* Knowledge of thermodynamics: thermodynamics, heat transfer & fluid mechanics.
* Definition of manufacturing method, process, preparation, planning, drawing, and control.
* Commissioning & maintenance of mechanical equipment & systems.
* Project management.
The language competencies required are:
* English or French: spoken and written, with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations. The ability to...
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.
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Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Engineering - Mechanical engineering
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)