Technical Engineer for Cryogenic Test Facilities

Technical Engineer for Cryogenic Test Facilities

Geneva, Switzerland TE-CRG-CL-2026-99-LD Ideal start date: 01/09/2026

Before 28/05/2026 at 23:59 (Geneva Time)

What you’ll do

You will join a team working on advanced cryogenic cooling and measurement techniques and play a key role in the daily operation of the Cryolab, a unique research facility with test stands operating at temperatures down to 50 mK. You will focus on the development, operation and technical follow-up of these installations in close collaboration with users and colleagues.

• Contribute to the development of the operational principles of cryogenic test stands based on user needs and technical requirements.
• Work with the team to translate these principles into thermodynamic and mechanical design solutions.
• Coordinate the production of these test stands, following the agreed timeline and budget constraints.
• Plan and organise the Cryolab activities according to operational priorities, available personnel and liquid helium supply.

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• Experience in cryogenics systems.
• Experience in the design, construction follow-up and commissioning of complex mechanical installations.
• Experience in preparing technical documentation, operating procedures and test records.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Mechanics, Electromechanics, Instrumentation or a related field.

• Knowledge and application of cryogenic fluid and material properties.
• Knowledge and application of cryogenic heat transfer and insulation techniques.
• Operation and maintenance of cryogenic systems.
• Knowledge of low temperature instrumentation and measurement techniques.

Job flexibility: Fully Onsite

• Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

• A valid driving licence.
• Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Work in Radiation Areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.

• A minimum entry-salary of 7006 Swiss Francs per month (tax free), increasing in line with your years of relevant experience.
• 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
• A relocation package (installation grant, removal, travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
• Possibility to extend your contract up to 8 years + eligibility for indefinite contract tenure.

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• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State . Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• You have relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• If you have previously held a Staff contract at CERN, you will not be eligible for these positions.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.

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