Controls and Automation Engineer (EN-CV-CL-2026-230-GRAE)
Core
Design, simulate, and optimize cooling, ventilation, and hydraulic systems for CERN's accelerator complex and experimental areas using advanced control strategies and AI.
Role type
Controls and Automation Engineer (Project Engineer)
Builds
Energy-efficient cooling and ventilation plants for high-energy physics infrastructure
Domain
Nuclear research / Industrial HVAC & Hydraulics
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
System modelling & simulation (HVAC, hydraulic, thermal), PLC programming & automation, Python programming, data analysis, Machine Learning, AI techniques
Preferred skills
Advanced control techniques, industrial control system implementation
Technologies
EcosimPro, Matlab/Simulink, Siemens Step7, TIA Portal, Schneider EcoStruxure Control Expert, Python
Responsibilities
Develop dynamic simulation models to assess plant performance and energy optimization; Design and implement control system improvements; Apply ML/AI for fault detection and predictive analysis; Manage deployment and commissioning of solutions on operational plants; Produce technical studies and collaborate with operations teams
Seniority
Junior (0-2 years experience)
