Mechanical Engineer

European Organization for Nuclear Research

Location:
Geneva, Switzerland
Grade:
6
Category:
Professional Staff
Posted Jun 12, 2026Apply by Jul 10, 2026 (13d left)

The Mechanical Engineer will contribute to the execution of LS3 installation activities and the design and construction of the ALICE 3 detector system, working within a multidisciplinary team of engineers, technicians, and designers. Responsibilities include participation in the ALICE detector upgrade programme, mechanical engineering support, design of detector structures, and coordination with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in the ALICE detector upgrade programme for LS3, specifically the installation of the new beam pipe, silicon tracker and forward calorimeter.
  • Provide mechanical engineering support and on-site supervision at the experiment site during the programmed maintenance periods.
  • Provide engineering support for the ALICE3 upgrade programme for LS4: definition of the experiment layout including integration of detectors, services, and all the related infrastructure.
  • Design detector standard metallic and carbon-composite structures, supported by structural analyses to assess performance under mechanical, thermal, and dynamic loads using appropriate material models and failure criteria, ensuring strength, stability, and compliance with safety requirements.
  • Work closely with stakeholders, including detector experts, collaboration members, external companies and technical support teams from CERN and ALICE collaborating institutes.
  • Support the ALICE Technical Coordination team in supervising designers and technicians during the daily work.

Requirements

  • Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
  • Experience in the design, construction, and assembly of mechanical systems.
  • Proven experience in the use of CATIA for CAD design.
  • Knowledge of ANSYS for structural analysis.
  • Experience working in a multidisciplinary team, including supervision of technical engineers and technicians.
  • Proven ability to coordinate work done by external companies and contractors.

Skills

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Systems
  • Mechanical Systems Construction
  • Mechanical Systems Assembly
  • CATIA
  • Ansys
  • Structural Analysis
  • Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Technical Supervision
  • Contractor Coordination
  • Detector Design
  • Installation Activities
  • Engineering Support

Languages

English, French