Mechanical Technician Job in , , 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 Technician Job Description

Introduction
Mechanical technician for thin film coatings in the Technology Department (TE), Vacuum Surfaces and Coatings group (VSC), Surfaces Coatings and Chemistry section (SCC).

You will join:
The Surface Coatings and Chemistry section (SCC), taking care of the surface and chemical analyses, surface finishing and thin film coatings by PVD. The latter activity includes design, manufacturing and assembling of UHV components dedicated to coatings. Typical examples are cathodes used in PVD, insulators, masks, supports in various materials which are compatible with the specific requirements for vacuum, exposure to cold plasmas and high voltage.

Functions
As a mechanical technician in the SCC section, you will:

• Assembly mechanical parts of coatings systems or prototypes.
• Manufacture metallic and ceramic parts to be inserted in UHV systems.
• Design new components in collaborations with physicists and engineers of the section.
• Take part in the maintenance/renewal of the present installations (thin film coating plants, UHV pumping systems, bake out equipment).
• Take part in the monitoring of coating processes.
• Operate coating systems for R&D and production series of thin films.
• Participate in the stand by duty team of the VSC group.
• Write simple technical reports of coating processes.

Mechanical Technician Job Requirements

Qualification required
Technical certificate or general secondary education in the field of mechanics, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies
The experience required for this post is:

• Proven experience in the use of machine tools (milling, turning).
• Proven experience in manufacturing of mechanical parts for coating systems.
• Proven experience in assembling UHV systems.
• Experience on the operation of thin film coating systems.

• Knowledge of materials for UHV technology.
• Knowledge of thin film coating.
• Knowledge of CAD systems would be an advantage.

• Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations.

Mechanical Technician Application Information

Eligibility conditions
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 17.04.2017.

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
We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

These functions require:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and public holidays.
• Rork in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.

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