Electrical Engineer or Applied Physicist
Are you a skilled electrical engineer or applied physicist with experience in electromagnetic fields, sensor technology and data acquisition systems, looking to stretch yourself and take on a new challenge? Join CERN's Magnets, Superconductors and Cryostats Group and contribute to the magnetic measurement team in the design and realization of the instruments that will qualify the next generation of magnets, guiding particle beams in a variety of new accelerator projects. Take part!
Job Reference: TE-MSC-MM-2015-203-LD
As an electrical engineer or applied physicist, you will be part of CERN's Technology Department (TE), which is responsible for technologies specific to existing particle accelerators, facilities and future projects. You will join the Magnet, Superconductors and Cryostat Group, which is responsible for the magnets of the beam lines of the entire CERN accelerator complex, and in particular the Magnetic Measurement Section (TE-MSC-MM) whose mandate covers the magnetic characterization of devices, materials and environments.
As part of the Magnetic Measurement team, you will take on a dual role:
As a test station project leader: you will specify, execute, supervise and analyse acceptance and characterization tests of the field strength, alignment and quality of prototype and series magnets for strategic upcoming CERN and external collaboration projects, including the magnetic characterization of magnetic materials. You will work in close collaboration with magnet designers, manufacturers and beam physics specialists both at CERN and on our partners' premises. You will:
- Take charge of the instrumentation developments needed for upcoming projects of strategic importance to CERN such as the high-luminosity LHC upgrade, the upgrade of the LHC injector chain, ISOLDE HIE Phase 2 and the new ELENA ring.
- Organise, carry out and supervise test campaigns. Analyse the results in view of a coherent approach between beam-physics requirements, magnet design and magnetic measurements, in particular for the high-luminosity LHC upgrade. Eventually, participate in the re-commissioning of the LHC machine after the upgrade.
- Oversee and manage the projects under the team's remit, proactively and reactively managing project risks.
- Specify test procedures and optimize resources, according to beam physics needs and machine schedules.
- Train and supervise students, technicians and staff members.
- Organise and chair meetings and reviews and participate in the communication of results.
- Provide timely feedback on progress, monitoring and solving issues as they arise.
As a hands-on electrical engineer or applied physicist: you will take a central role in the conception and metrological characterization of next-generation, world-class sensors and instruments needed to qualify magnetic components and devices. You will:
- Design, implement, characterise and document software, hardware and firmware components including the existing C++ measurement software, configuration and result databases, customized integrators, amplifiers and controllers based on state-of-the-art technology.
- Develop, procure, characterize and document magnetic sensors, components and systems such as stretched wires, linear and rotational stages, electronic instruments and work on the integration, commissioning, and metrological characterization of complete test benches.
- Work on establishing an integrated approach for the metrological certification of magnetic measurements, including the development of metrological standards and traceability procedures.
- Work on concepts for magnetic measurements and their analysis in view of requirements from beam-physics, accelerator control, magnet design, and magnet production follow up.
- Take charge of the activities related to the maintenance and calibration of the vast instrument park available to the team.
- Participate in the development of the magnetic field models for the various CERN accelerators.
Master's degree in the field of electrical or electronic engineering, or applied physics, or equivalent.
A Ph.D. in electrical engineering would be an advantage.
The experience required for this post is:
- Proven experience in metrology of magnetic and electric quantities.
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating a R&D or technical project.
The technical competencies required for this post are:
- Knowledge of Electromagnetic Compatibility, Interference and Susceptibility (EMC, EMI and EMS).
- Sound knowledge of low-frequency electromagnetism and sensor technologies.
- Knowledge of data acquisition and post-processing software.
- Some experience with large-scale data acquisition and control applications and related software.
- Some experience with numerical field computation.
- Familiarity with magnetic measurements techniques, accelerator physics or RF electronics.
- Knowledge of material science, chemistry, mechanics would be an asset.
The behavioural competencies required for this post are:
- Managing Self: Working well autonomously; taking on activities and tasks without prompting.
- Solving Problems: Identifying, defining and assessing problems, taking action to address them.
- Demonstrating Flexibility: Demonstrating a willingness to accept changing circumstances; supporting initiatives for change.
- Working in Teams: Working well in groups and readily fitting into a team; participating fully and taking an active role in team activities.
- Learning and Sharing Knowledge: Sharing knowledge and expertise freely and willingly with others; coaching others to ensure knowledge transfer.
The language competencies required are:
- English or French: spoken and written, with the ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports, and/or to make oral presentations. The ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts, or the commitment to acquire it rapidly.
Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States (link is external) irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should normally reach us no later than 11.10.2015.
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Note on Employment Conditions
We offer a limited-duration contract for a period of 5 years. Limited-duration contracts shall terminate by default on their date of expiry.
Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
These functions require:
- Work in Radiation Areas.
- Interventions in underground installations.
- Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required by the needs of the Organization.