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Job description
Are you interested in developing measurement, control and monitoring tools that are used on real scientific infrastructure?
You will join a team working on various measurement instrumentation and control applications used to operate, supervise, and improve CERN systems. You will contribute to the development and evolution of software built with LabVIEW and Python, supporting both existing operational tools and new developments. This includes applications used for vacuum measurements, data logging, gas analysis and the integration of instrumentation into CERN's control environment.
The role also includes work related to new installations and upgrades, where reliable monitoring, automation and safe operation are essential.
This is an opportunity to work close to equipment, users and experts, and to contribute to tools that are directly relevant for daily operation, commissioning and future upgrades. You will gain practical experience in measurement, controls, software integration, instrumentation and test environments, while learning CERN working methods and standards in a highly collaborative setting.
Your responsibilities
Develop and maintain applications for monitoring and control of vacuum instrumentation using LabVIEW and Python.
Contribute to software used with gas analysers, pressure gauges and related vacuum equipment.
Improve tools for acquisition, logging, analysis and visualisation of various data.
Participate in the integration of new instruments and new functionalities into the existing control infrastructure.
Support testing, validation and deployment of software on operational systems.
Work with engineers, technicians and users to translate operational needs into robust software solutions.
Document developments, configurations and procedures on the team's internal documentation platforms.
Support installed applications and participate in their follow-up and maintenance.
Your profile
Initial experience programming in Python.
Keen interest in the integration of scientific and industrial instrumentation, data acquisition, analysis and control systems.
Initial experience developing applications in LabVIEW would be an advantage.
Skills
LabVIEW; LabVIEW Real-Time and/or FPGA knowledge is an advantage.
Python.
Knowledge of Linux environments.
Structured, rigorous & autonomous working style.
Interest in multidisciplinary teamwork in an international environment.
Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the basics of the other language.
Eligibility criteria:
You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State.
By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Software, Electrical/Electronics Engineering (or a related field) and your highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree.
You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before.
Applicants without University degree are not eligible.
Applicants with a PhD are not eligible.
This position involves:
Work in Radiation Areas.
Interventions in underground installations.
A valid driving licence.
What we offer
A monthly net stipend of either 5,266 or 5,793 Swiss Francs per month depending on your degree.
30 days of paid leave per year plus 2 weeks' annual closure.
Coverage by CERN’s comprehensive health insurance scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund.
Family, child and infant monthly allowances depending on your individual circumstances.
A relocation package (installation grant and travel expenses) depending on your individual circumstances.
Possibility to extend your contract up to 36 months.
On-the-job and formal training including language classes.
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