Mechanical Engineer Job in Geneva, , Switzerland

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. They use the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments to study the basic constituents of matter, the fundamental particles. The particles are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives the physicists clues about how the particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature.

Mechanical Engineer Job Description

Functions

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Targets Collimators and Dumps section you will be responsible for the design, manufacture, assembly, commissioning and in-service support of new beam intercepting devices along with upgrades of the existing and future programs beyond the LHC era. This will involve:
 

• Mechanical design studies of precision structures and mechanisms for harsh environments including finite element method (FEM) and hand calculations, design of cooling systems, selection of materials and lubricants along with integration of sensors and actuators required for precise remote control of their movements.
• In-depth investigations and tests to determine root causes of operational failures, development of repair plans and carrying out repair interventions.
• Industrial procurement activities including: writing technical specifications, carrying out market surveys, issuing price enquiries, managing supply contracts for the production of small series by industrial companies.
• Assembly and test of precision structures and mechanisms - some with accuracies in the micrometer range and specific requirements such as compatibility with Ultra High Vacuum.
• Supervising technical personnel for design, prototyping, production, commissioning and maintenance interventions - also carrying out these tasks yourself in order to fully understand the equipment.
• Ensuring that the equipment under your responsibility is fully documented throughout its life cycle.

• Work during nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• A valid driving licence is required.
• Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.

Mechanical Engineer Job Requirements

Qualification required 

Master's degree in the field of mechanical engineering, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies 

The experience required for this post is:
 

• Design and calculation of structures and mechanisms along with the integration of control system elements (mechatronics).
• Carrying out risk and failure mode analyses and feeding the results into the design process.
• In-depth analysis of equipment breakdowns to diagnose root causes and implement repair solutions.
• Practical experience in mechanical assembly, good understanding of machining and assembly techniques, and their application to the design process.
• Project responsibility for the building of the mechanical equipment, including cost estimate and scheduling.
• Use of computer aided design (CAD) and finite element to validate designs along with hand calculations in a professional context.

• Electro-mechanical design: designing, assembling and installing electro-mechanical systems involving precise positioning.
• Electro-mechanical design: and extreme conditions for materials (often at or beyond the elastic limit).
• Mechanical analysis & modelling: of mechanisms, structures and materials using hand calculations and finite element analysis codes.
• Organisation, planning and control: managing prototype manufacturing inside cern workshops and series production with external suppliers.
• Precision assembly and construction: defining: manufacturing methods, tolerances, processes, preparation and drawing, using international standards.
• Commissioning & maintenance of mechanical equipment & systems.
• Use of Scientific and Engineering software packages.

• English or French: spoken and written, with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and scientific reports, and to make oral presentations in English; as well as the ability to understand and speak French in professional contexts.

Mechanical Engineer Application Information

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 03.01.2016.

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.
 

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