Installation and Maintenance Technician

Contribute to a major upgrade program of CERN’s accelerator complex by maintaining, replacing, and installing beam instrumentation systems. Tasks include removing and installing equipment components across accelerator facilities, tracking interventions using CERN’s management tools, and coordinating on-site progress with engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Remove equipment components for refurbishment or replacement.
• Install new instrumentation systems and upgrades throughout the accelerator complex.
• Track tasks using CERN's management tools and provide updates in team meetings.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and other groups to keep everyone informed of on-site progress.
• Work across different areas of CERN's accelerator facilities, following all safety protocols and ensuring precise, clean execution of technical interventions.

Requirements

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State (excluding 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.
• Comfortable using standard hand tools and basic technical equipment.
• No prior experience with particle accelerators or beam instrumentation required; training on CERN-specific systems will be provided.
• Studies focused on Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Quick learner comfortable adapting to new tools, procedures, and technical environments.
• Attention to detail and careful approach when working with sensitive electronic and electromechanical equipment.
• Good communicator who works well with diverse technical teams.
• Practical problem-solving mindset.
• Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
• A valid driving licence.
• Willingness to work in radiation areas, underground installations, during nights, Sundays and official holidays as required.

Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Use of hand tools
• Technical equipment handling
• Installation of equipment
• Maintenance of equipment
• Beam instrumentation systems
• Technical Documentation Production
• Intervention tracking
• CERN management tools
• Working in radiation areas
• Working underground
• Shift work
• Technical Problem Solving
• English Communication Skills
• Driving License

Languages

English, French