Job Description

Are you interested about sensors and instrumentation, data acquisition and signal processing? Then we encourage you to apply and contribute to our team!

We are looking for a talented Electronic/Electrical Engineer with a strong background in sensors, measurements, instrumentation, and signal postprocessing. The ideal candidate will play a key role in designing, developing, and implementing electronic systems for various applications, focusing on sensor integration, data acquisition, and signal processing.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Design, develop, and test electronic systems for sensor integration and measurement applications.

• Implement instrumentation solutions for signal conditioning and data acquisition for testing superconducting magnets.

• Perform signal processing, filtering, and analysis to extract meaningful information from raw data.

• Design PCBs and schematics using CAD tools and participate in prototyping and testing of measurement systems and devices.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (test engineers, magnet designer, etc.) to ensure integration of sensors and instrumentation in the test setup.

• Conduct calibration, validation, and troubleshooting of instrument and measurement systems to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Document technical designs, testing procedures, and results.

More information here: https://hfm.web.cern.ch/

Who we are looking for

Skills and/or knowledge

• Proficiency in signal processing techniques and tools (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, etc.). • Experience with PCB design and CAD tools (e.g., Altium).
• Strong knowledge of analog and digital signal processing, including filtering, amplification, and noise reduction techniques.
• Hands-on experience with data acquisition systems and instrumentation hardw
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug electronic systems.
• Sensors and measurement techniques, signal processing techniques and tools (MATLAB, LabVIEW, Python, etc.), PCB design and CAD tools (e.g., Altium), knowledge of analog and digital signal processing, including filtering, amplification, and noise reduction techniques.
• Fluent in English, the ability to work in French would be an advantage.

Eligibility criteria:

• You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
• You have a professional background in Electronic or Electrical Eng., or relate (or a related field) and have either:
  • a Master’s degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
  • or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.

Additional Information

Job closing date: please note that the closing date has been extended until 2 December 2024 at 23h59 CET.

Job reference: TE-MSC-TM-2024-165-GRAP

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Target start date: 01-January-2025

What we offer

• A monthly stipend ranging between 6212 and 6828 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax).
• Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
• Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances; payment of travel expenses at the beginning and end of contract.
• 30 days of paid leave per year.
• On-the-job and formal training at CERN as well as in-house language courses for English and/or French.

About us

At CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, physicists and engineers are probing the fundamental structure of the universe. Using the world’s largest and most complex scientific instruments, they study the basic constituents of matter – fundamental particles that are made to collide together at close to the speed of light. The process gives physicists clues about how particles interact, and provides insights into the fundamental laws of nature. Find out more on http://home.cern.

We are on a Quest. A Journey into discovery like no other. Bring your expertise to our unique work and develop your knowledge and skills at pace. Join world-class subject matter experts on unique projects, in a Quest for greater knowledge and deeper understanding.

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Diversity has been an integral part of CERN’s mission since its foundation and is an established value of the Organization. Employing a diverse workforce is central to our success.