Shape the future of particle physics at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the design and development of advanced radiation absorbers and beam intercepting devices for the Future Circular Collider, collaborating with experts to drive innovation and scientific discovery.
Job Description
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.
You will join the Sources Targets Interactions (STI) Group, which is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of all intercepting devices across the CERN complex, including studies related to crystal-based beam manipulations. In particular, the Targets Dumps and Collimators (TCD) Section is responsible for the mechanical and operational aspects of CERN's beam intercepting devices (BIDS), including the spallation neutron target of the n_TOF facility, the antiproton production target, the primary targets for the North and East Halls, all beam collimators, dumps and absorbers of the injector complex and the LHC. These are key components in CERN's accelerator complex, used to absorb particles from the high energy particle beams needed for CERN's experimental research programme.
Key Responsibilities
* Collect requirements for radiation absorbers and beam intercepting devices from relevant teams and define the design, providing feedback on limitations, possible optimisations, cost estimates and integration considerations;
* Organise and lead work related to studies, finite element analyses, mechanical & system design and development activities necessary to fulfil functional requirements;
* Interact with stakeholders, including teams responsible for vacuum, survey, control, civil engineering, impedance, transport & handling, etc., to carry out a coherent design of beam intercepting devices;
* Coordinate and supervise numerical simulations, R&D activities and design work;
* Coordinate relevant engineering documentation related to devices to be developed and contribute to project deliverables;
* Coordinate and execute prototyping and potential beam test activities required to support design and implementation of beam intercepting devices.
Requirements
* Master's degree or PhD or equivalent relevant experience in mechanical engineering, material engineering, nuclear physics, nuclear engineering, nuclear materials or a related field;
* Extensive practical and theoretical knowledge of finite element methods (FEM) for nonlinear, static and dynamic, thermal and mechanical analyses, along with hand calculations and use of computer aided design (CAD) in a professional context;
* Setting up and managing projects in a professional context coping with large facilities, including managing documentation, cost estimation, procurement and scheduling;
* Extensive experience in 3D and 2D design, fabrication and assembly of mechanical systems, good understanding of manufacture and assembly techniques, as well as their application to the design process;
* Demonstrated experience in carrying out risk and failure mode analyses together with assessment of equipment breakdowns to inform and guide the design process;
* Proven experience in design and calculation of structures and mechanisms along with the integration of control system elements (mechatronics);
* Experience in technical procurement eventually with in-kind partners is a plus.
Competencies
* Knowledge and application of manufacturing methods and work preparation;
* Knowledge and analysis of materials failure;
* Specification and follow-up of technical aspects of a contract;
* Project management, including the management of operational and maintenance considerations;
* Assembly of mechanical structures and equipment.
Language Skills
Spoken and written English or French: ability to understand and speak the other language in professional contexts. Ability to draw-up technical specifications and/or scientific reports and to make oral presentations in at least one of the two languages.