Controls and Automation Engineer (EN-CV-CL-2026-199-LD)
Core
Design, develop, test, and maintain industrial control systems (PLCs, SCADA) for cooling and ventilation installations supporting CERN's accelerators and experimental facilities.
Role type
Senior IC Controls and Automation Engineer
Builds
Industrial control systems for cooling and ventilation infrastructure
Domain
Industrial Automation / Scientific Research Infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming (IEC 61131-3), SCADA/HMI configuration, industrial control system design, functional analysis, troubleshooting, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Siemens/Schneider PLC platforms, high-level programming (C++, Python, Java), advanced control techniques (adaptive, predictive), CERN UNICOS framework, cooling/ventilation domain knowledge
Technologies
PLCs, SCADA, HMI, UNICOS framework, Siemens, Schneider
Responsibilities
Define control system requirements and functional specifications; Design and implement PLC application software; Configure, test, commission, and maintain industrial control systems; Coordinate technicians and supervise contractors; Provide operational support and troubleshooting; Manage technical procurements and supplier interactions; Produce and maintain technical documentation.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
