We are looking for someone curious to learn new surface treatment processes.
You will perform specialised surface finishing treatment using wet chemistry for our particle accelerators components.
This will include for example degreasing and etching of various substrates (stainless steel, aluminium, copper, etc.) as well as electroplating (Au, Rh, Ag, Cu, etc.).
Your responsibilities:
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Perform specialised surface finishing work as precision cleaning for mechanical components for vacuum applications, etching, electroplating and electroforming on prototype and series parts for the CERN accelerators.
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Participate in the maintenance and monitoring of the workshop and the waste water treatment plant.
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Document your work by written procedures and presentations.
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Participate in the development of new processes and their characterisation in the context of new CERN projects.
Your profile:
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Initial exposure to surface finishing processes such as metal cleaning, etching, or electroplating (through studies, internships, traineeships, or early work experience).
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Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry for bath quality follow-up.
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First experience working in a laboratory, production, or technical environment is an advantage but not mandatory.
Skills:
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Ability to follow established procedures and work instructions accurately.
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Basic capability to document work through test procedures and test reports (training provided).
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Safety and quality oriented working mindset.
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Good attention to detail and careful execution of tasks.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
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Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
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You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State .
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By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Surface Finishing/Surface Treatment聽(or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma.
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You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
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Applicants with a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree are not eligible.