Technical Engineer - Welder

Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN - the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 20 European Member States.

CERN is currently looking for a

Technical Engineer - Welder

Contribute your welding expertise to organising and supervising mechanical and welding interventions in the world's largest particle physics research laboratory: CERN. Take part!

Functions

• Organizing and supervising mechanical and welding interventions in the framework of planned and unplanned maintenance programmes of CERN accelerators and detectors.
• Drafting and following-up of welding procedure specifications and qualifications according to applicable international fabrication standards.
• Designing and carrying out of theoretical and practical training of welders.
• Technical supervision of teams of welders in the underground areas for the LHC's long shut down activities, defining and carrying out the quality inspections for welded assemblies.
• Taking the responsibility for the technical coordination of specific workshop jobs.
• Advising users on mechanical and welding issues.
• Preparing written technical reports.

Qualification required

Technical engineer diploma or equivalent qualification in mechanics and an international welding qualification at the level of International Welding Technologist (IWT) or higher.

Experience and competencies

• Five to ten years' experience in metal forming and assembly techniques.
• Direct working experience in mechanical workshops, preferably with experience in managing a team of welders and mechanics.

• Welding and implementation of international standards related to welded assemblies.
• Knowledge of metallic materials properties, heat and surface treatments.
• Knowledge of technical drawings and ISO tolerancing (dimensional and geometrical product specification standards).
• Definition of manufacturing methods, choice of process, work organization.
• Quality management: Knowledge of Quality Control procedures.
• Knowledge of safety requirements linked to the assembly and sheet metal forming techniques.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.