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MechanicalEngineer(ATLASITkPixel)(EP-ATL-TRK-2026-157-GRAE)
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“Mechanical Engineer (ATLAS ITk Pixel) (EP-ATL-TRK-2026-157-GRAE) at CERN. Skills: Mechanical design, Detector assembly, Quality assurance. Participate in conception of detector components. Participate in detailed design of detector components”
Industry & Context.
Work in Radiation Areas, Interventions in underground installations, Valid driving licence, Work during nights, Work during Sundays, Work during holidays
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Maximum two years of professional experience since graduation, Bachelor's or Master's degree, National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State, Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract, Not have a PhD
Nice to Have
Familiarity with design of precision mechanical components, Experience with CAD software for 3D modelling, Experience producing 2D technical drawings, Hands-on experience in assembly and testing of prototypes, Knowledge of LabVIEW, Hands-on experience in operation of temperature forcing systems, Hands-on experience in operation of CO2 cooling plants, Experience with two-phase cooling systems, Good understanding of tracking detector mechanics, Practical knowledge of adhesive bonding, Practical knowledge of composite materials, Commitment to learn French
What You'll Do.
Participate in conception of detector components
Participate in detailed design of detector components
Participate in production of detector components
Participate in testing of detector components
Participate in installation of detector components
Participate in conception of assembly tooling
Participate in detailed design of assembly tooling
Participate in production of assembly tooling
Participate in testing of assembly tooling
Participate in installation of assembly tooling
Participate in conception of test infrastructure
Participate in detailed design of test infrastructure
Participate in production of test infrastructure
Participate in testing of test infrastructure
Participate in installation of test infrastructure
Develop assembly procedures
Document assembly procedures
Implement assembly procedures
Develop testing procedures
Document testing procedures
Implement testing procedures
Develop installation procedures
Document installation procedures
Implement installation procedures
Develop repair procedures
Document repair procedures
Implement repair procedures
Manage procurement of materials
Manage procurement of detector components
Manage procurement of tooling
Follow-up on acceptance
Follow-up on installation
Contribute to production of detector components
Contribute to quality control of detector components
Contribute to production of OB local supports
Contribute to production of global structures
Contribute to production of cooling pipe extensions
Contribute to production of detector sub-assemblies
Contribute to quality control of OB local supports
Contribute to quality control of global structures
Contribute to quality control of cooling pipe extensions
Contribute to quality control of detector sub-assemblies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Part of a team
Full Job Description
The CERN ATLAS Team plays a major role in the construction of the future silicon ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITk). In particular, the CERN team focuses on the development of the Pixel Outer Barrel, including the design, prototyping and assembly of the support structures as well as the final detector integration and testing. As a mechanical engineer in the CERN ATLAS Team, you will contribute to these activities, playing an active role in the assembly and quality control of the detector components. As part of your role, you will be responsible for the implementation and conduction of suitable quality assurance procedures and test benches to verify the performance of the final assemblies. In addition, you will take part in the engineering of the precision tooling required for the assembly and installation of detector components. Your responsibilities * Participating in the conception, detailed design, production, testing, and installation of detector components, assembly tooling, and test infrastructure for the ITk Pixel Outer Barrel. * Developing, documenting, and implementing procedures for the assembly, testing, installation, and repair of detector components and sub-assemblies. * Managing the procurement of materials, detector components, and tooling, including follow-up on acceptance and installation. * Contributing hands-on to the production and quality control of detector components, including OB local supports, global structures, cooling pipe extensions, and detector sub-assemblies (e.g. inclined units). More information [here](https://atlas.cern/). Your profile * Familiarity with the design of precision mechanical components and systems. * Initial experience in the use of CAD software for 3D modelling (ideally CATIA V5), and in producing 2D technical drawings in accordance with relevant ISO standards for dimensioning and tolerancing. * Hands-on experience in the assembly and thermal and/or mechanical testing of prototypes. * Knowledge of LabVIEW and hands-on experie
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