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CERN • Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Salary: CHF 5,266 - CHF 5,793 / month
Role & seniority: Early-career Electronics Engineer (max 2 years post-graduation), onsite at CERN; 24 months initial contract with possible extension.
Stack/tools: DCDC converters, radiation/electrical test setups; real-time systems; Python, MATLAB, possibly LabVIEW; electronic lab instruments (power supplies, multimeters, oscilloscopes, digitizers, electronic loads); PCB design tools (Altium/KiCad); database/web logging.
Design/commission complex testing systems to monitor tens of DCDC converters in real time and log results to a web-accessible database.
Organise electrical, radiation, and reliability testing campaigns; coordinate large-scale DCDC converter validation.
Contribute to reporting, documentation, and final deliverables for the CERN DCDC test program.
Proficiency with lab instruments and real-time/system hardware (MCUs, soldering, handling electrical gear).
Programming in Python (and MATLAB; LabVIEW a plus); technical writing and documentation.
Ability to operate lab equipment locally or remotely via custom software; English communication.
PCB design experience (Altium/KiCad), PCB production/verification.
Power electronics knowledge; exposure to radiation-tolerance testing.
French language learning commitment.
Location & work type: Onsite, CERN (Geneva area); 40 hours/week; work in Radiation Areas; valid driving license required; start around 01-Apr-2026.
Job Description In this role, you will contribute to the development and full characterisation cycle of radiation- and magnetic-field-tolerant DCDC converters powering the LHC experiments (ATLAS, CMS, ALICE, and LHCb). You will design and upgrade complex test setups, enhance control and monitoring software (Python), and perform electrical and radiation tolerance testing to ensure reliable large-scale deployment. Your responsibilities Participate in the design and commissioning of complex testing systems, able to run and monitor tens of DCDC converters in real time, logging results in a database accessible from the web. Organise the different testing campaigns (electrical, radiation, and reliability). Actively participate in the large radiation, electrical, and reliability test campaign of the CERN DCDC converters, with final reporting and documentation. More information here. Your profile Proven experience in the use of electronic lab instruments (PS, multimeters, oscilloscopes, digitisers, active loads, etc.) Knowledge in working with real-time systems and implementations (e.g. MCUs). Proven hands-on experience in soldering and handling of electrical equipment. Knowledge in writing technical reports, user documentation, and manuals. Experience in the design of PCBs; their production and verification/debugging is a plus Experience in power electronics is a plus. Skills Programming in Python, MATLAB, and possibly in LabVIEW. Operate multimetres, oscilloscopes, electronic loads, and programmable power supplies, directly in the lab or remotely with ad-hoc developed software. Adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements. Delivering high-quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; being rigorous and producing quality results at first attempt. Altium/KiCad or other PCB design software knowledge is a plus. Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Job closing date: 09.03.2026 at 23:59 CET.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Fully Onsite
Target start date: 01-April-2026
Job reference: EP-ESE-ME-2026-49-GRAE
Field of work: Electrical or Electronics Engineering
Benchmark job: 200050 - Electronics Engineer Global Benefits A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree. 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 and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances. Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months. On-the-job and formal training including language classes. Overview of CERN - Discover a world where the impossible is made possible! At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, we are pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields. Together, we foster an environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. Every day, we face exciting new challenges and opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research that shapes our understanding of the universe. We meet these challenges through the diverse perspectives within our teams, ensuring every contribution is valued and driving our shared sense of inclusion and purpose. Diversity is a core value of CERN since its foundation, and it remains central to our mission and continued success. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, inclusive community pushing the boundaries of knowledge, CERN is the place where your curiosity and skills can thrive. Be part of our mission to uncover what lies at the heart of the universe! TAKE PART!
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