Introduction

Are you an experienced electro-mechanical professional? What about taking part in the design of the world’s lowest energy anti-proton ring? An amazing role combining mechanics, electricity and magnets cooling. CERN. Take part!

TE-MSC-MNC has the pleasure in announcing a position for a technical engineer (mechanical or electro-mechanical) to support the construction and operation of new normal-conducting accelerator magnets. The Technology Department (TE) is responsible for technologies which are specific to existing particle accelerators, facilities and future projects.

The MSC Group is responsible for:

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  Design, construction and measurements of superconducting and normal conducting magnets for the CERN accelerator complex.
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  Integration in the CERN accelerator complex, magnet cryostats and magnet quality control.
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  Support to operation of the accelerators for magnets, magnet performance, devices (current leads).
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  Development of associated technologies, namely superconductors, insulation and polymers, superconducting electrical devices and magnetic measurements for present and future accelerators.

The MNC Section (Magnet Normal Conducting) is responsible for:

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  CERN-wide support for normal-conducting accelerator magnets.
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  Design, construction, commissioning, maintenance and upgrade of the normal-conducting magnets for present and future CERN accelerators and beam lines.

Functions

As a technical engineer (mechanics or electromechanics) in the MNC Section, you will actively take part in the development, construction and exploitation of normal-conducting magnets for new project and in particular for the ELENA project at CERN.

This will include in the following tasks:

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  Participate in the mechanical design and the preparation of specification drawings of normal-conducting electro-magnets and magnet components.
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  Write up technical specification and other technical documents required for the magnet procurement.
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  Follow-up fabrication of magnets and magnet components outside CERN.
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  Take care of the quality control by inspections and acceptance tests at the premises of suppliers and at CERN.
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  Select and procure components for magnets.
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  Based on the internally existing experience, prepare test procedures and operate test equipment.
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  Organize and perform laboratory tests and measurements on magnets and their components.
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  Keep up-to-date the technical documentation, including drawings and quality assurance records.
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  Organize and participate in the installation, commissioning and maintenance of magnets.

Qualification required

Technical engineer bachelor or equivalent qualification in mechanical or electro-mechanical engineering or equivalent.*

_{*Please note that preference will be given to candidates with the qualification level indicated above: candidates with higher qualifications than those required will normally not be considered for this vacancy.}

Experience and competencies

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  We require a demonstrated experience of at least 5 years in the field of engineering, construction and testing of electro-mechanical devices.

The technical competencies you will need to take up the post are:

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  Very good knowledge and experience in following up manufacturing, assembly, and acceptance tests of mechanical and electrical equipment.
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  Some experience in development of mechanical and electrical equipment and prototype work.
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  Good knowledge of modern measurement techniques in mechanics, electricity or hydraulics.
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  Good knowledge of mechanical properties of materials.
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  Knowledge in computer aided design of industrial drawings (i.e. AutoCAD) and office software (EXCEL, WORD, MS Project, etc…).

The behavioural competencies you will have to demonstrate are:

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  Achieving results: having a structured and organized approach towards work and being able to set priorities and plan tasks according to a given schedule with results in mind. Delivering high quality results on time and within budget.
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  Solving problems: identifying, defining and assessing problems, and taking actions to address them. Finding the information needed to solve problems.
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  Communicating effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
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  Working in teams: understanding when teamwork is required to achieve the best results; includes others accordingly and shares information.
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  Managing self: taking initiative beyond regular tasks and makes things happen. Remaining objective, focussed and productive in a stressful environment, focusing on solutions rather than problems.

The language competencies required for this post are:

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  Good knowledge of either English or French. Basic knowledge of the other language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.

Eligibility and closing date

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 13/05/2012. By applying here, you allow CERN to consider your application for any position it considers relevant with respect to your profile. Please ensure you update your profile regularly with any relevant information and that you inform the Recruitment Service if you wish your file to be removed from the database.

Note on Employment Conditions

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  We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of five years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry. Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may be granted an indefinite contract.
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  These functions require shift work and the participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays. These functions may require work outside normal working hours.
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  These functions require interventions in radiation controlled areas and in underground installations.

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