Design and Method Engineer 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.

Design and Method Engineer Job Description

Functions

As a Design & Method Engineer, you will follow the design and construction of equipment for accelerators and detectors. Upgrading existing equipment will be one of your tasks as well as developing new devices for future machines. Cryogenic applications, magnets, superconductivity, radio frequency, safety, reliability, ultra-high vacuum technology are just a few of the key words related to this position.

This will involve:

Engineering and hands-on design of components and systems from the conceptual design to detailed specification and manufacturing drawings using CAD tools. During the first years of your contract, you will spend the main part of your working time to fulfil this task.

After the initial design period, you will become the reference engineer of the Design Office for what concerns management of the drawing methods, the CAD data life cycle, the CAD data quality and the traceability procedures. You will analyse the working methodologies of the Design Office, define improvements following existing industrial standards and implement the modifications.

You will be as well involved in technical projects, specifically:

• Write technical specifications, perform market surveys and price enquiries to find appropriate suppliers.
• Follow-up the production in CERN workshops and in industry.
• Supervise technical staff, students and/or fellows when necessary.

Design and Method Engineer Job Requirements

Qualification required

Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in the field of mechanical engineering or a related field.

The experience required for this post is:

• Extensive experience as a Mechanical Engineer in a design office in industry or research centres, preferably in a large spectrum of technical activities. Follow-up of projects from the design to the construction and commissioning phases.
• Demonstrated experience in the development of fit for purpose design solutions, with the ability to analyse and solve typical mechanical engineering problems using a sound knowledge of strength of materials, heat transfer and materials selection principles.
• Proven hands-on experience in working with 3D parametric computer-aided design tools, preferably with CATIA software. Personal expertise in drafting and controlling 2D technical drawings in compliance with relevant standards for dimensioning and tolerancing, in particular ISO Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS).
• Demonstrated experience in the implementation and use of CAD/PDM life cycle, traceability and quality procedures.
• Experience in providing technical leadership, to coach and motivate a team of designers and drafts men would be an asset.

• 3D & 2D technical drawing: knowledge of CAD/PLM tools.
• Design of mechanical systems.
• Product lifecycle management.
• Mechanical analysis & modelling.
• Precision assembly and construction.

• Fluency in English is essential, (spoken and written) as the HL-LHC project requires collaboration with Universities and Institutes worldwide.

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