About the company
CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, is pushing the frontiers of science and technology. Our groundbreaking work brings together not only physicists but also a diverse range of professionals from engineering, technical, scientific, and administrative fields.
Responsibilities
- Operate Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) coating setups (sputtering): including assembly, vacuum pumping, bakeout, deposition processing, and disassembly.
- Measure the thickness and composition of thin films using an X-Ray Fluorescence spectrometer.
- Perform validation and quality control of the performance of Non-Evaporable Getter coatings (NEG).
- Prepare technical documentation, including reports and procedures.
- Contribute to the design, procurement, and assembly of tooling for the coating setups.
Requirements
- Experience in the areas of vacuum technology and the use of vacuum instrumentation, including vacuum pumps.
- Experience in materials for vacuum.
- Basic knowledge in materials properties and characterisation.
- Practical experience in thin films coating is an advantage.
- Familiarity with surface treatments and their execution/preparation is an advantage.
- Experience in Ultra-high vacuum is an advantage.
- Ability to work in groups and actively participate in team activities.
- Ability to work independently and communicate progress, priorities and challenges in your work.
- Knowledge and use of Excel and Word, Labview is a plus.
- Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
Conditions
- Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
- Working hours: 40 hours per week.
- Job flexibility: Fully Onsite.
- Target start date: 01-January-2027.
- A monthly net stipend of either 5266 or 5793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
- 30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
- Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
- Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
- A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
- Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
- On-the-job and formal training including language classes.