Instrumentation Engineer; TE-CRG-IC--GRAP

• Full-time

You will contribute to the operation and evolution of the Large Hadron Collider's cryogenic infrastructure. You will lead the development, procurement, and commissioning of radiation-tolerant cryogenic instrumentation, including the replacement of industrial pressure sensors not suited for radiation environments. By deploying upgraded rad-tolerant sensors, you will improve system availability and robustness, delivering durable hardware solutions beyond temporary software mitigations.

• Carry out R&D on cryogenic instrumentation.
• Validate and test radiation-tolerant cryogenic instrumentation.
• Manage procurement, testing, and commissioning of sensors and electronics.
• Replace non-qualified industrial sensors to improve system reliability and availability.
• Support integration, performance analysis, and technical documentation.

• Testing, calibration, and validation of instrumentation sensors.
• Performance analysis and optimisation of instrumentation systems.
• Experience with front-end and back-end electronics, as well as real-time data acquisition systems.
• Experience in simulation, design, and development of cryogenic instrumentation components would be an asset.
• You have a professional background in Physicist or Nuclear Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
  • 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.

• Metrology.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of electrical and instrumentation issues in complex process systems.
• Applying practical knowledge of measurement and electronic technologies in operational environments.
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to the training and supervision of students.
• Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.

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

Working hours:

40 hours per week

Job flexibility:
Fully Onsite

This position involves:

• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.

Job reference: TE-CRG-IC--GRAP

Field of work:
Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Benchmark job: 200140 - Applied Physicist

• 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.