Materials Laboratory Technician

CERN

Place of work
Geneva, Switzerland
Contract type
full-time
Wage (gross)
Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month

Information about the position

Job description, responsibilities and duties

Description

Functions



Perform microstructural characterizations and failure analyses of materials, welds, assemblies and components involving various materialographic preparation techniques and microscopic observations also based in specific cases on automatic image analysis.

Select, carry out and, in specific cases, set up or develop mechanical tests of materials and components, including at cryogenic temperatures and according to standards in force or to customised procedures.

Report results and conclusions of your tests and analyses in written form and in oral presentations; provide a critical interpretation of the results.

Follow up and advise on suitable techniques of material investigation, whether available in-house or in external laboratories.

Support the continuous improvement of laboratory equipment by your technology watch over developments in the fields of microstructural and mechanical characterization of materials; take part in the technical specification of new equipment.

Information about the selection process

Eligibility and closing date :

Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation.

Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals.


Reference number: EN-MME-MM-2014-237

Requirements for the employee

Candidates with education suit the position

University education (Master's degree)
Postgraduate (Doctorate)

Personality requirements and skills

Qualification required

Higher technical diploma in the field of materials testing, or equivalent.

Experience and competencies

The demonstrated experience required for this post is:



Metallographic techniques and microstructural examinations by optical, digital and Scanning Electron Microscopy of a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials.

Mechanical (tensile, compression, flexural, fatigue, creep, hardness), physical (magnetic permeability, transport properties) testing of materials and failure analysis.

Elemental analysis of materials.

Programming for laboratory testing and in automatic image analysis.

Writing carefully drafted test procedures, technical reports and technical specifications.

Defining and applying safety procedures namely in handling chemicals and in carrying out cryogenic testing.



The technical competencies required for this post are:



Knowledge of metallic materials properties: properties and processing.

Knowledge of non-metallic materials: properties and processing.

Knowledge of materialography: microscopy and analytical techniques, theory and practice of materialographic preparation and observation.

Mechanical testing of material, destructive testing, failure analysis.

Knowledge of principles of manufacturing, fabrication technology and processes as applicable to materials and components, including also gluing, welding, brazing.



The behavioural competencies required for this post are:



Achieving results: being rigorous and producing quality results at first attempt.

Communicating effectively: ensuring that information, procedures and decisions are appropriately documented.

Demonstrating flexibility: readily accepting new tasks or work/projects.

Learning and sharing knowledge: actively pursuing own personal and professional development; 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. The ability to understand and speak the other language in routine situations would be an advantage.

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Eligibility and closing date Employing a diverse and international workforce is a CERN core value and central to our success. We welcome applications from all Member States irrespective of gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or personal situation. Founded in 1954 in Geneva, CERN ‐ the European Organization for Nuclear Research is the world's most advanced fundamental research institute for particle physics. Over the last 50 years, it has become a prime example of international collaboration with currently 21 member states.

Please note that we only accept applications from CERN Member State nationals. Read more about Employment Conditions.
ID: 2171425  Datum zveřejnění: 6.7.2015  Základní složka mzdy (brutto) a další odměny: Swiss Franc5794 - Swiss Franc6584 per month