Electronics Technician in Power Converters - Geneve, Schweiz - CERN

CERN

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Geneve, Schweiz

vor 1 Woche

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Lena Schneider

beBee Recruiter

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Company Description

Job Description:

Introduction

Are you willing to become a key player in power converters field? Join CERN's Electrical Power Converter Group (EPC) and leave your mark on the development/operation of the electrical systems for CERN's particle accelerators.

Take part

You will join the Accelerator Systems Department (SY), which is responsible for the beam-related technical systems of the CERN accelerators.

The SY teams design, build and operate equipment systems in all CERN accelerators, and are engaged in ambitious forward-looking R&D programmes.

The Electrical Power Converter Group (EPC) in the Systems Department (SY) is responsible for the electrical power systems for the entire CERN accelerator complex.

You will join the Low Power Converter Section (SY-EPC-LPC), responsible for almost all converters used in the famous LHC machine, in the range of 1 kW to 50 kW.

You will participate in the design of future converters for the HL-LHC machine and being involved in delivering complete powering systems to small CERN physics experiences over CERN complex.

Functions

As Technician specialised in electronics engineering or power electronics, you will be a member of the team responsible for the design, development, production, installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of CERN's power converters.

You will:

Take part in the design and modelling of low to medium power range, high switching frequency power converters;
Construct, test and install power converters;
Participate in the elaboration of dedicated powering solutions with final users;
Participate in the commissioning of power converters;
Organise and direct the operation and maintenance of these systems;
Participate in faultfinding and corrective interventions.

Qualifications:

Higher technical diploma or equivalent relevant experience in the field of electronic engineering, power electronics or a related field.

Experience:

Required experience

Design of power converters or power electronics;
Installation, commissioning, operation or maintenance of electrical power equipment;
Use of CAD tools for the creation of electrical schematics and PCB boards.

Desired experience:
Use of CAD tools for the creation of mechanical schematics and 3-D drawings.

Technical competencies:

Construction, test and installation of power electronic components and systems;
Layout of electronic circuit boards;
Assembly of electronic crates, racks and cabinets;
Operation and maintenance of power electronic components and systems;
Design, simulation, testing and measurements of analog electronic circuits.

Behavioural competencies:

Managing Self: working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting
Achieving Results: delivering high quality work on time and fulfilling expectations
Working in Teams: building and maintaining constructive and effective work relationships
Communicating Effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented
Solving Problems: producing workable and timely solutions that meet requirements

Language skills:

Spoken and written English or French: ability to draw up technical texts in one of the two languages, as well as ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts.

Additional Information

Eligibility and closing date:

Employment Conditions

These functions require:

Participation in a regular standby duty, including nights, Sundays and official holidays.
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.

Job grade: 3-4

Job reference:
SY-EPC-LPC LD

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