Electronics Technician (TE-MPE-IQ-2026-142-GRAE)

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Company Description Job Description Join as an Electronics Technician and contribute to the upgrade of a cutting-edge quench detection system used in the operation of the superconducting magnets in the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). During the upcoming major shutdown period, you will work side by side with engineers, taking part in the full lifecycle from removing outdated equipment to building, testing, and deploying next-generation electronics. Your responsibilities: Maintenance and consolidation of quench detection system (QDS) electronics in the LHC tunnel. Test and commissioning of QDS systems in the LHC tunnel. Support to the operation and maintenance of functional test systems for QDS electronics. Your profile: Experience in analog and digital electronics, including the assembly of electronic crates and circuit boards. Experience in the assembly, basic testing, operation, and routine maintenance of electronic systems. Experience with testing and measurement of analog and digital electronic circuits, using standard laboratory instrumentation. Experience in cable assembly and connectorisation, with application of basic EMC good practices. Skills: Good knowledge of electronics (analog and digital). Strong team-building skills and ability to collaborate effectively. Strong willingness to learn and continuously improve. Basic knowledge in Python would be an asset. Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language. 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 Electronics Technician (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma . You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible. Qualifications Additional Information Job closing date: 10.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST. Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Working hours: 40 hours per week Job flexibility: Fully Onsite Target start date: 01-September-2026 This position involves: Work in Radiation Areas. Interventions in underground installations. A valid driving licence. Job reference: TE-MPE-IQ-2026-142-GRAE Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering Benchmark job: 300060 - Electronics Technician Global Benefits A monthly stipend of 4687 Swiss Francs per month (tax free). 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure. Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances. A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. On-the-job and formal training including language classes. Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART! More information about us, here: careers.cern