Mechanical Engineer for Vacuum (TE-VSC-DLM-2026-173-GRAP)
Core
Develop ultra-high vacuum systems for the FCC-ee accelerator at CERN, focusing on material selection, process validation, and prototyping.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Vacuum Systems)
Builds
Ultra-high vacuum components and prototypes for particle accelerator study
Domain
Particle Physics / Nuclear Research / Materials Engineering
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
UHV material selection, additive manufacturing (plasma spray, cold gas dynamic spray, 3D SLM), metal hot/cold work processing, welding technologies, CNC machining, CAD design
Preferred skills
Laser welding, Friction Stir Welding, WorkNC, CATIA
Responsibilities
Define samples and prototypes, production and procurement, testing and validation of UHV components, internalize manufacturing technologies, collaborate with CERN-wide services and external institutes
Seniority
Mid-Senior (Master's + 2-6 years or PhD + <3 years)