Mechanical Technician at Cern

What you'll do: You will join a multidisciplinary team responsible for developing more efficient superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities for future CERN accelerators. In this hands-on role, after dedicated training in the team you will contribute to the improvement of thin-film coating technologies through the design, fabrication, commissioning and operation of physical vapour deposition (PVD) equipment.

Your responsibilities: - Design mechanical components and coating equipment using 3D CAD tools and produce the associated manufacturing and assembly drawings. - Assemble, install, test, commission and operate physical vapour deposition coating systems and their associated equipment. - Manufacture and modify metallic and ceramic components using conventional machining and computer numerical control (CNC)-based manufacturing techniques. - Participate in coating activities, record operating parameters and document process procedures. - Procure mechanical components for thin-film coating systems. - Diagnose faults, carry out maintenance and implement mechanical improvements to existing coating systems. - Apply the relevant safe.

Your profile: - Experience in conventional and CNC machining operations, particularly milling and turning. - Experience using 3-dimensional computer-aided design 3D CAD software and interpreting technical drawings. - Experience in the assembly and testing of ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems would be an asset. - Basic knowledge of vacuum thin-film coating techniques would be an asset. - Technical certificate or general secondary education or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Your skills: - Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment. - Manufacturing of mechanical parts. - Installation and commissioning of vacuum systems. - Production and analysis of thin-film coatings. - Production of 2D drawings and 3D models. - Works well in groups and readily fits into a team; participates fully and takes an active role in team activities. - Identifies, defines and assesses problems, takes action to address them. - Works well autonomously; takes on activities and tasks without prompting. - Objectively assesses and monitors own work; regularly reports on progress and advises of any changes in schedule or priorities. - Expresses opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeps to the point. - Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.