Electrical Design Engineer - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

• Design and document low-voltage power and control systems for magnet safety, control and auxiliary infrastructure
• Participate in the implementation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for future LHC upgrades
• Contribute to the development and validation of electrical circuits for control and protection applications
• Collaborate with physicists, engineers and technicians to develop reliable and efficient technical solutions
• Produce technical documentation and support the operation of critical systems

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Technical Engineering or a related field
• Experience: Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation
• Languages: English (spoken…), French (commitm…)
• Key skills: Knowledge of low-voltage power distribution and control systems, Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation, Basic knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation and industrial control systems, Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, Experience using engineering software tools for electrical design (e.g. EPLAN or equivalent), Experience with laboratory testing, commissioning or troubleshooting activities
• Eligibility: National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Must have a University degree. Applicants with a PhD are not eligible. Medical clearance required before contract offer. Valid driving licence required.

Contract and working arrangements

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

Working arrangements: Fully Onsite.

Hiring unit: EP-DT-DI (Electrical Engineering).

Position details

Reference

EP-DT-DI-2026-225-GRAE

Last Verified

18 September 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for Electrical Design Engineer at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is EP-DT-DI-2026-225-GRAE. The role falls under the Research domain.

You will join a team responsible for developing and optimising hardware and software solutions for control, protection and safety systems used in CERN's experimental facilities. In this role, you will contribute to the operation and reliability of the magnet systems of the LHC experiments, including ATLAS, CMS, ALICE and LHCb, as well as other critical infrastructure. You will be involved in the design, implementation and maintenance of low-voltage electrical systems, working closely with engineers, technicians and physicists in a multidisciplinary environment.

Your responsibilities

- Design and document low-voltage power and control systems for magnet safety, control and auxiliary infrastructure. - Participate in the implementation, testing and commissioning of electrical systems for future LHC upgrades. - Contribute to the development and validation of electrical circuits for control and protection applications. - Collaborate with physicists, engineers and technicians to develop reliable and efficient technical solutions. - Produce technical documentation and support the operation of critical systems.

Your profile

- Experience working on electrical engineering, automation or technical projects. - Exposure to electrical circuit design and documentation. - Experience using engineering software tools for electrical design (e.g. EPLAN or equivalent). - Experience with laboratory testing, commissioning or troubleshooting activities. - Participation in collaborative technical projects involving multiple stakeholders.

Skills

- Knowledge of low-voltage power distribution and control systems. - Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation. - Basic knowledge of PLCs, instrumentation and industrial control systems. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. - Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility criteria:

- You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. - By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Electrical Technical Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree. - You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. - Applicants without University degree are not eligible. - Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.

Job closing date: 11.10.2026 at 23:59 CEST.

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-December-2026

This position involves:

- Participation in a regular stand-by duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays. - Work in Radiation Areas. - Interventions in underground installations. - Residence in the immediate vicinity of the Organization's installations. - A valid driving licence. - Stand-by duty, when required by the needs of the Organization. - Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.

Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.

Job reference: EP-DT-DI-2026-225-GRAE

Field of work: Electrical Engineering

Benchmark job: 301140 - Electrical Technical Engineer

Global Benefits

- 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.

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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 18 September 2026, 2 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 18 September 2026 (2 days ago).

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