Company Description

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

Job Description

Introduction

Are you a skilled electronics technician with a focus on precision and a passion for quality? Join CERN and play a vital role in supporting the advanced technology that powers our world-class accelerators.

You will join the Accelerator Systems Department (SY), which is responsible for the beam-related technical systems of the CERN accelerators. The SY teams design, build and operate equipment systems in all CERN accelerators, and are engaged in ambitious forward-looking R&D programmes.

You will be part of the Electrical Power Converter Group as our Spare parts Manager. In this role, you will oversee the inventory of electronic components and parts, ensuring the availability of essential items to support the operation of more than five thousand power converters across all CERN accelerators. Additionally, you will contribute to the development of quality assurance processes within the Group.

Functions

You will:

• Manage and optimize inventory: oversee the Group’s spare electronics and electromechanical parts inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels taking part and supervising inventory activities, provide detailed reports and perform trend analysis to avoid shortages or overstock;
• Coordinate electronic supply and procurement: gather and document Group’s needs, work with CERN production services to plan and optimize electronic boards manufacturing and ensure timely delivery of components;
• Contribute to Group’s Quality Assurance: engage with cross-functional teams to support the group’s continuous improvement initiatives, offering insights and strategies for enhancing processes related to operation and maintenance of power converters.

After dedicated training, you will also join our stand-by team, participating in interventions on operational Power Converters.

Qualifications

Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of electrical, electronics or maintenance or a related field.

Experience:

Required experience with:

• Electronic and electromechanical parts management, preferably in an industrial environment;
• Electronic production standard;
• Software for spare parts inventory, orders and production schedules.

Desired experience with:

• Supervision of the activities of a small team;
• Quality assurance implementation;
• Maintenance of electrical installations and/or power converters.

Technical competencies:

• Warehouse and inventory management: management of stock levels and obsolescence; inventory management.
• Organisation, planning and control.
• Process analysis, definition and improvement.
• Assembly of electronic components.
• Operation and maintenance of power electronic components and systems.

Behavioural competencies:

• 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; ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.
• Working in teams: working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
• Demonstrating flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities and requirements.
• Solving problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements.

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations. Willingness to acquire knowledge of the other language rapidly.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

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.

This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 24.01.2025 at 23:59 CET.

Employment Conditions

Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week

This position involves:

• Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
• 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.
• Shift work, when required by the needs of the Organization.
• Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference: SY-EPC-OMS-2024-206-LD

Benchmark Job Title: Electronics Technician