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Surface Finishing Technician(m/w/x)
Electroplating gold, rhodium, silver, and copper on prototype parts for CERN accelerators. Basic analytical chemistry knowledge required. 30 days paid leave, family allowances.
Requirements
- Initial exposure to surface finishing processes
- Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry
- First experience in laboratory, production, or technical environment (advantageous)
- Ability to follow established procedures and instructions
- Basic capability to document work
- Safety and quality oriented working mindset
- Good attention to detail and careful task execution
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Spoken and written English or French, with commitment to learn other
- National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree holders not eligible
Tasks
- Perform specialized surface finishing treatments using wet chemistry
- Degrease and etch various substrates including stainless steel, aluminium, and copper
- Electroplate materials such as gold, rhodium, silver, and copper
- Conduct precision cleaning for mechanical components in vacuum applications
- Etch, electroplate, and electroform prototype and series parts for CERN accelerators
- Maintain and monitor the workshop and waste water treatment plant
- Document work through written procedures and presentations
- Participate in developing and characterizing new processes for CERN projects
Education
- High school diploma
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- French – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund
Family Support
- Family, child, and infant allowances
Additional Allowances
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
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Surface Finishing Technician(m/w/x)
Electroplating gold, rhodium, silver, and copper on prototype parts for CERN accelerators. Basic analytical chemistry knowledge required. 30 days paid leave, family allowances.
Requirements
- Initial exposure to surface finishing processes
- Basic knowledge of analytical chemistry
- First experience in laboratory, production, or technical environment (advantageous)
- Ability to follow established procedures and instructions
- Basic capability to document work
- Safety and quality oriented working mindset
- Good attention to detail and careful task execution
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Spoken and written English or French, with commitment to learn other
- National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree holders not eligible
Tasks
- Perform specialized surface finishing treatments using wet chemistry
- Degrease and etch various substrates including stainless steel, aluminium, and copper
- Electroplate materials such as gold, rhodium, silver, and copper
- Conduct precision cleaning for mechanical components in vacuum applications
- Etch, electroplate, and electroform prototype and series parts for CERN accelerators
- Maintain and monitor the workshop and waste water treatment plant
- Document work through written procedures and presentations
- Participate in developing and characterizing new processes for CERN projects
Education
- High school diploma
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- French – Business Fluent
Benefits
More Vacation Days
- 30 days paid leave
- 2 weeks annual closure
Healthcare & Fitness
- Comprehensive health insurance
Retirement Plans
- CERN Pension Fund
Family Support
- Family, child, and infant allowances
Additional Allowances
- Relocation package
Learning & Development
- On-the-job training
- Formal training
- Language classes
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The company is the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, focusing on probing the fundamental structure of the universe through particle physics.
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