Electrical Technician

You will work on the qualification and characterisation of High Temperature Superconductor (HTS) tapes and cables for the High-Luminosity Upgrade of the Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) and development of high-field magnets. The role involves learning about cryogenics, superconductivity, magnet building, and high current transfer lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform reel-to-reel indirect critical current measurements.
• Conduct direct critical current and contact resistance measurements.
• Analyse and present experimental test results.
• Install the instrumentation in superconducting magnets.
• Participate in the assembly and testing in the 100 kA class power transmission systems of the HL-LHC.
• Verify and validate the instrumentation integrated into these systems.

Requirements

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State except Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for 2026 start date.
• Maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field by application deadline.
• Highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree; you cannot hold a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Experience in electrical testing or material testing.
• Experience in material testing would be an asset.
• Studies focused on Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
• Knowledge in instrumentation and data acquisition.
• Ability to read electrical diagrams.
• Able to work independently and in teams.
• Reliable and autonomous.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
• A valid driving licence.
• Medical clearance required due to exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain conditions.

Skills

• Electrical System Testing
• Material Testing
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Instrumentation techniques
• Data Acquisition
• Reading Electrical Diagrams
• Cryogenics
• Superconductivity
• Magnet Building
• High Current Transfer Lines
• Driving License

Languages

English, French