Mechanical Engineer for CMS TBPS Project (EP-DT-CO-2024-131-GRAE)

Your responsibilities

For the design, manufacture and integration of a new detector, called the TBPS, for the upgrade of the CMS Tracker at CERN, the Detector Technologies (DT) Group is hiring a Mechanical Engineer. This detector will consist of high-precision carbon-fibre support structures with embedded cooling pipework serving hundreds of silicon detector modules, and acting also as support for neighbouring detectors.

The main task of the selected candidate is to ensure timely preparation of 3D models and drawings for the production of mechanical parts and assemblies, as well as preparing detailed 3D models for integration of electrical cables and optical fibres. Furthermore, the person will be closely involved in part procurement and quality control tasks, as well as in detector assembly and testing work. The work will take place in the design office and in the detector assembly labs located in the CERN Meyrin site.

Depending on the contract start date the person may also be involved in the migration of the project's CATIA CAD data from SmarTeam data management system to CERN's new Product Life-cycle Management tool (PLM).

The selected person will be supervised and guided by two senior engineers, and will work in close collaboration with the designers and production technicians of the project. Furthermore, the person will be frequently in contact with other CERN teams (for example on cooling pipe and cable production) as well as with external institutes that contribute to the CMS Tracker project.

More information here: https://cms.cern/detector

Your profile

Skills and/or knowledge

• Good skills in 3D CAD modelling.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering drawings. Understanding of ISO-GPS and dimensional measurement methods would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of common construction materials (metals and plastics). Knowledge of composite materials would be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience on manufacture of mechanical parts and assemblies would be an advantage.
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

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 engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
• Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Job closing date: August 14 at 23:59 hrs CEST.

Job reference: EP-DT-CO-2024-131-GRAE

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-January-2025

This position requires:

• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 5134 and 5647 Swiss Francs (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

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