The EP-ATL-PO section plays a key role in the upgrade and maintenance of the ATLAS detector at the LHC. As a Junior Mechanical Technician, you will support experienced colleagues in mechanical installation and integration activities on the detector and its infrastructure during Long Shutdown 3 (LS3), while gaining hands-on experience in a cutting-edge experimental physics environment.

Your responsibilities

• Participate in large-scale ATLAS detector movements in the experimental cavern and in the installation of access platforms.
• Support sub-detector installation activities, including handling, transport, and positioning using appropriate lifting and alignment techniques.
• Prepare and set up work areas and tooling, and provide logistical support for detector interventions.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, perform basic dimensional checks, and report progress to supervising engineers.
• When required, manufacture parts and tooling using conventional machining techniques, such as drilling, milling, and turning.

Be sure to meet the eligibility criteria

• You are a national of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State. Currently, we cannot consider applications from Pakistani and Lithuanian nationals for positions with a 2026 start date, as the ceiling defined under Article II.5 of the Associate Membership Agreement has been reached.
• By the application deadline, you have a maximum of 2 years of professional experience since graduation in a technical or administrative field and your highest educational qualification is a general secondary education diploma or a shorter non-university degree. You can’t hold a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or PhD.
• You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
• Please pay attention to the additional criteria and requirements for this specific position and mentioned above.