Mechanical Engineer for Vacuum Technology (TE-VSC-BVO-2026-155-GRAP)
Core
Design, develop, produce, and test ultra-high vacuum equipment for the ATLAS, ALICE, CMS, and LHCb experiments at CERN.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer (Experimental Vacuum)
Builds
Ultra-high vacuum systems and components for particle physics experiments
Domain
Particle Physics / High Energy Physics
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD (CATIA, Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks), Engineering simulation (ANSYS), Precision mechanics, Manufacturing, Assembly, Testing, Vacuum technology, Leak detection, Residual gas analysis
Responsibilities
Design and develop precision mechanical equipment for ultra-high vacuum applications; Create 3D CAD models and perform structural, thermal, and modal analyses; Plan and carry out laboratory tests including leak detection and vacuum performance measurements; Collaborate with workshops and suppliers to support production and quality control; Contribute to installation, commissioning, and improvement of vacuum equipment.
Seniority
Mid-level (2-6 years post-grad experience) or Early-career PhD (0-3 years post-grad experience)
