Cryogenic Systems Engineer; EP-ADO---GRAP

Cryogenic Systems Engineer (EP-ADO-SO-2026-1-GRAP)
Your responsibilities

In this role you will engage in the development of a cryogenic cooling loop for a superconducting system, including magnet and current leads. This includes participating in the magnet and leads development fitting the cooling requirements.

• Design and operate cryogenic cooling systems with variable temperatures.
• Assist in design of superconducting system meeting requirements for cryogenic cooling
• Optimise thermal interfaces, at magnet and current leads level.
• Execute experiment from cryogenic and superconducting system side.
• This role includes team supervision responsibilities.

• Experience using mechanical CAD software (e.g., CATIA or similar).
• Experience with FEM software for mechanical and thermal analysis (e.g., ANSYS, COMSOL).
• Proven capability in organising and executing experimental campaigns using dedicated DAQ systems.

• Ability to prepare reliable designs of cryogenic and mechanical components for working system
• Data-analysis skills for characterisation of cryogenic cooling systems and its components
• Knowledge of the electromagnetic fundamentals of superconductivity and applications in current leads and magnets
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
• You have a professional background in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

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

Working hours:

40 hours per week

• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: EP-ADO-SO-2026-1-GRAP

Field of work:
Mechanical Engineering

• A monthly stipend between  Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
• 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.