CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research
Organisation/Company: CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research
Department: Human Resources
Research Field: Engineering » Electronic engineering
Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions
Country: Switzerland
Application Deadline: 24 Jan 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Zurich)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description Introduction
Are you an FPGA Firmware Programmer who is passionate about conceiving, designing and testing electronics for accelerators at the high energy and high intensity frontier? Join CERN!
You will join the Accelerator Systems Department (SY), 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 position will be in the Intensity and Tune Monitoring Section (IQ) of the Beam Instrumentation Group. You will participate in designing, manufacturing, and commissioning large and complex beam monitoring systems for the charged particle beams operated daily in the CERN accelerator complex.
Functions
As an FPGA Firmware Programmer in the Intensity and Tune Measurement Section, your main task will be to develop and maintain the digital electronics and firmware used for the control and acquisition of beam parameters such as intensity, tune, and position.
The job will involve:
Designing, upgrading, testing, and maintaining digital acquisition electronics based on field programmable logic devices (FPGA);
Designing, manufacturing, and installing digital electronics systems for beam intensity, tune, and position measurements;
Testing, commissioning, operating, and consolidating these systems;
Following up on operational issues, carrying out continuous performance assessments, and proactively working towards improving the section’s timing and beam instrumentation systems;
Writing technical documentation and operational procedures.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience in electronic engineering or a related field.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in digital electronics engineering and FPGA programming;
Knowledge of programming languages for task automation, data analysis, and design of test benches (Python and C/C++ would be an advantage);
Design and simulation of FPGA-based electronics;
Design and simulation of digital electronic circuits;
Testing and measurement of analog and digital electronic circuits;
Achieving results: delivering high-quality work on time and fulfilling expectations;
Working in teams: participating fully and taking an active role in team activities;
Demonstrating flexibility: willing to work on different projects simultaneously;
Solving problems: identifying, defining, and assessing problems, taking action to address them;
Learning and sharing knowledge: sharing expertise freely and coaching others;
Spoken and written English: ability to draw up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and/or make oral presentations;
Basic knowledge of French language or an undertaking to acquire it rapidly.
Additional Information Eligibility and Closing Date:
Diversity has been an integral part of CERN's mission since its foundation and is central to our success.
This vacancy will be filled as soon as possible, and applications should reach us no later than 24.01.2025 at 23:59 CET.
Employment Conditions:
Contract type: Limited duration contract (5 years). Subject to certain conditions, holders of limited-duration contracts may apply for an indefinite position.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week
This position involves:
Work in radiation areas;
Interventions in underground installations;
A valid driving licence;
Work during nights, Sundays and official holidays, when required;
Stand-by duty, when required.
Job grade: 4-5
Job reference: SY-BI-IQ-2024-208-LD
Benchmark Job Title: Electronics Technical Engineer
#J-18808-Ljbffr