Mechanical Engineer

Are you a self-motivated engineer with experience in multi-national, multi-disciplinary technical teams engaged in the integrated design and assembly of complex, state-of-the-art equipment? Do you enjoy working in teams to solve unusual technical problems and designing custom equipment to meet challenging deadlines? Are you looking to expand your knowledge and acquire more experience by working on a variety of complex systems? Contribute your skills to the design and integration of detector components in the dynamic and creative environment of a particle physics experiment at CERN's Large Hadron Collider. Join the CERN teams working on the Compact Muon Solenoid experiment. CERN, take part!
 

Mechanical Engineer in the Experimental Physics Department (EP), CMS Experiment Systems Group (CMX), Engineering & Integration Section (EI).

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will join the Physics Department (EP), CMS Experiment System Group, Engineering & Integration Section which is responsible for ensuring coherent design and integration of detector components for the Compact Muon Solenoid and its associated systems. Whilst ensuring it is done in a safe and effective manner, you will coordinate, support and oversee the work of diverse collaborating teams from around the world which are involved in the upgrade, operation and maintenance of the experiment.

As a Mechanical Engineer in the Engineering & Integration section, you will:

• Define functional requirements for complex mechanical components, systems and infrastructures and prepare specifications and manufacturing folders in compliance with relevant standards, on the basis of discussions with colleagues in the engineering and integration team and with collaborating teams.
• Conduct structural analysis and testing to ensure compliance with specifications and codes in force.
• Oversee commercial procurement or manufacture at CERN, or collaborating institute workshops, of standard and custom-built equipment, components, materials and tools, taking responsibility as necessary for the follow-up of production, acceptance, assembly and installation.
• Act as an interface between CERN and CMS Collaboration technical groups responsible for the different parts of the detector and its supporting infrastructure (e.g. magnet and cryogenics, opening/closing system, power, cooling, gas, humidity control etc.).
• Co-ordinate assembly and installation studies and take a leading part in the preparation and supervision of work in the field, developing associated tooling and procedures as needed. Ensure safety of personnel working on site by conceiving specific access facilities and radiation protection shields.
• Acquire a direct knowledge of the CMS underground installation in order to contribute to the continuous improvement of the "as-built" detector and to the study of integration tasks for new detectors and their services.

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

The demonstrated experience required for this post is:

• Design, integration, construction, assembly, operation and trouble-shooting of complex systems, including supervising the execution of on-site work.
• Effective teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Responsibility for components from conception through to operation.
• Draft technical specifications, reports and documentation either in English or French language.

Demonstrating the following experience would be an advantage:

• Safety analysis and technical follow-up of procurement contracts.

The technical competencies required for this post are:

• Organisation, planning and control: familiarity with precision manufacturing, assembly and construction methods; including preparation, planning, drawing and quality control. 
• Safety risk management: knowledge of principal safety regulations in the field of mechanical engineering (eurocodes en-1990/9).
• Mechanical systems integration: working with 3D parametric computer-aided design tools, preferably with CATIA V5 and SmarTeam software; Advanced knowledge of FEA mechanical codes (preferably ANSYS).

The behavioural competencies required for this post are:

• Achieving results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations; having a structured and organised approach towards work; being able to set priorities and plan tasks with results in mind.
• Working in teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships.
• Demonstrating flexibility: actively participating in the implementation of new processes and technologies; being willing to work on different projects simultaneously; adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Managing self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
• Communicating effectively: expressing opinions, ideas and suggestions with conviction and in a logical/structured manner; keeping to the point.

The language competencies required are:

• English: spoken and written with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations.
• Ability to understand and speak French in routine situations. 

Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.

We welcome applications from all Member States and Associate Member States.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 15.01.2017.

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.

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 :

• Work in radiation areas.
• Interventions in underground installations.
• A valid driving licence.
• Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.

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