Mechanical Technician (TE-VSC-SCC-2026-188-LD)
Core
Design, fabricate, commission, and operate physical vapour deposition (PVD) equipment for thin-film coating technologies to develop superconducting radiofrequency (SRF) cavities for CERN accelerators.
Role type
Mechanical Technician (hands-on IC)
Builds
Thin-film coating systems and mechanical components for SRF cavities
Domain
Nuclear physics research / Vacuum engineering / Precision manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
3D CAD design, conventional machining (milling/turning), CNC operation, UHV system assembly, vacuum thin-film coating techniques, fault diagnosis, maintenance, procurement
Preferred skills
UHV system experience, vacuum thin-film coating knowledge
Technologies
3D CAD, CNC, PVD equipment
Responsibilities
Design mechanical components and coating equipment using 3D CAD; assemble, install, test, and operate PVD systems; manufacture and modify metallic/ceramic parts via machining; participate in coating activities and document procedures; diagnose faults and implement mechanical improvements.
Seniority
Junior to Mid-level, hands-on IC