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Polymers and Composites Technician(m/w/x)

Genf
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Manufacturing superconducting magnet components and accelerator parts in a research laboratory. Hands-on polymers and composites processing experience required. 30 days paid leave, family allowances.

Requirements

  • Technical certificate, general secondary education, or equivalent experience in Material/Chemical Engineering
  • Hands-on experience in polymers and composites processing, including bonding and gluing
  • Experience operating and maintaining electromechanical equipment for resin transfer
  • Ability to develop and adapt manufacturing techniques, tooling, and mock-ups
  • Experience producing and updating technical documentation
  • Construction and assembly of mechanical and hydraulic systems (asset)
  • Proficiency with mechanical workshop tools and conventional machining (asset)
  • Experience in procurement follow-up and inventory management (asset)
  • Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation
  • Operation and maintenance of electromechanical equipment and systems
  • Manufacturing of mechanical parts using conventional machining tools
  • Knowledge, application and processing techniques of polymers and composites
  • Teamwork skills: working well in groups and active participation
  • Accountability: taking responsibility for own actions and decisions
  • Flexibility: adapting quickly and resourcefully to shifting priorities
  • Effective communication: active listening and allowing others to speak
  • Spoken and written English or French, with commitment to learn the other
  • Valid driving licence
  • Exposure to carcinogens, mutagens or agents toxic to reproduction
  • Medical clearance required before contract offer

Tasks

  • Contribute to Polymer Laboratory operations
  • Manufacture key components for CERN accelerators and experiments
  • Support on-site troubleshooting and repair of complex systems
  • Participate in superconducting magnet construction
  • Operate and maintain polymer processing equipment
  • Support polymer material development and characterization
  • Test polymer materials and composite solutions
  • Fabricate mock-ups and prototypes
  • Prepare and maintain manufacturing procedures
  • Ensure quality and traceability in production processes
  • Handle material and tooling procurement
  • Maintain chemical inventory compliance
  • Manufacture superconducting coils and critical components
  • Apply advanced composite techniques
  • Contribute to material and fabrication method development
  • Optimize innovative materials and fabrication methods

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • High school diploma

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • FrenchBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • polymers
  • composites
  • electromechanical equipment
  • resin transfer
  • mechanical systems
  • hydraulic systems
  • mechanical workshop tools
  • conventional machining

Benefits

More Vacation Days

  • 30 days paid leave
  • 2 weeks annual closure

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement Plans

  • CERN Pension Fund membership

Additional Allowances

  • Family, child and infant monthly allowances
  • Relocation package

Job Security

  • Contract extension possibility
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