Mechanical Technician for CMS (EP-CMS-IC-2026-226-GRAE)
Core
Hands-on mechanical technician supporting the refurbishment, maintenance, and upgrade of the CMS detector components (ECAL supermodules) and infrastructure at CERN.
Role type
Early-career mechanical technician (hands-on IC)
Builds
Mechanical refurbishment of ECAL supermodules, detector maintenance, and infrastructure upgrades
Domain
High-energy physics / Nuclear research / Mechanical engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical assembly and construction, machine tool operation, cooling system maintenance, heavy-lifting operations, drafting software (CATIA), leak detection, pressure testing
Preferred skills
Experience with large/heavy/fragile equipment, knowledge of manufacturing techniques, safety procedures for heavy machinery
Technologies
CATIA, strand jacks, air pads, hydraulic jacks
Responsibilities
Extract and insert ECAL supermodules, replace cooling fittings, manufacture mechanical parts, support tooling development, operate heavy-lifting equipment
Seniority
Early-career (max 2 years experience)