Job Description
As a member of our team, you will contribute to the development, maintenance, and operational support of CERN's cryogenics process control systems. You will play an active role in major consolidation projects carried out during Long Shutdown 3, supporting the cryogenic infrastructure of the LHC accelerator as well as the ATLAS and CMS detectors.
This diverse role combines software development, hardware installation, and system integration activities. You will collaborate closely with a wide range of CERN services and work alongside the Cryogenics Operations team to deliver reliable and innovative solutions that support world-leading scientific research.
Your responsibilities:
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Contribute to the design, development, implementation and commissioning of control systems, using automated software production methods based on GitLab CI and CERN control frameworks.
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Contribute to the review and propose improvements of process control logic.
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Participate in the installation and commissioning of control hardware on site.
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Participate to the maintenance and insertion of control system's configuration data in CERN's databases.
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Cooperate with CERN's service providers to resolve issues and share best practices.
Your profile:
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Experience in Python and bash programming.
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Proficiency in code refactoring, optimisation, and testing.
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Experience with relational databases (Oracle), data manipulation and SQL.
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Knowledge of code versioning systems (Git), issue tracking (Jira) and continuous integration (GitLab CI).
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Basic experience with PLC-based control systems (Siemens, Schneider).
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Ability to understand and analyse systems, identify issues and propose solutions.
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Master's Degree or equivalent relevant experience in the field of Computing Engineering or Automation Engineering or a related field.
Skills:
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Python, Bash, Git, Jira.
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Relational databases, SQL.
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DevOps, Continuous Integration.
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Process controls, PLC programming (SCL).
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Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
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You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
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You have a professional background in Computing or Automation Engineering (or a related field) and have either:
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a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience;
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or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience.
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You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Additional Information
Job closing date: 22.06.2026 at 23:59 CEST.
Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Job flexibility: Hybrid
Target start date: 01-September-2026
This position involves:
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Work in Radiation Areas.
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Interventions in underground installations.
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A valid driving licence.
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Exposure to electromagnetic fields under certain exposure conditions.
Given the occupational health risks associated with this position, the selected candidate must obtain medical clearance before a contract offer is confirmed.
Job reference: TE-CRG-IC-2026-96-GRAP
Field of work: Software Engineering and IT
Benchmark job: 200020 - Computing Engineer
Global Benefits
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A monthly stipend between 6372-7004 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) depending on your degree.
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30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks annual closure.
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Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
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Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
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A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
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Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
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On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
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