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3D Integration Engineer - European Organization for Nuclear Research (Geneva)

Contract Type Other

About this position

The summary below is published by European Organization for Nuclear Research on the official vacancy notice. Our own analysis — salary realism, comparable openings, career trajectory, language profile — follows further down the page.

The 3D Integration Office, part of CERN's EN-ACE group, coordinates integration activities for the third Long Shutdown (LS3), a major programme shaping the future of the accelerator complex.

In this role, you will coordinate a multidisciplinary team of designers, oversee complex 3D integration studies, and drive continuous improvement of data quality processes. Working at the core of one of CERN's most ambitious engineering programmes, you will collaborate with diverse technical experts and contribute to the successful integration of advanced systems in a highly international environment.

**Your responsibilities**

* Coordinate, monitor and follow up 3D integration studies supporting the third Long Shutdown (LS3) of the CERN accelerator complex. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during on-site installation and maintenance activities to identify and resolve integration issues. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation, update project information in internal IT platforms (e.g. Track It, EDMS), and develop dashboards to support project monitoring and decision-making. * Create, update and maintain 3D models using CATIA V5 to ensure accurate and reliable…

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Key responsibilities

According to the vacancy notice, the role centres on the following duties:

  • Coordinate, monitor and follow up 3D integration studies supporting the third Long Shutdown (LS3) of the CERN accelerator complex
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during on-site installation and maintenance activities to identify and resolve integration issues
  • Prepare and maintain technical documentation, update project information in internal IT platforms (e.g. Track It, EDMS), and develop dashboards to support project monitoring and decision-making
  • Create, update and maintain 3D models using CATIA V5 to ensure accurate and reliable integration data
  • Contribute to improving the quality of CAD data within the PDM/PLM environment and support robust 3D integration validation workflows
  • Help develop and standardise 3D integration processes, methodologies and best practices across the Integration Office
  • Verify mechanical and magnetic references in close collaboration with the Layout and Configuration Management team
  • Support the organisation and reporting of Integration Committee meetings, fostering effective communication and coordination between stakeholders

Are you eligible?

Check these requirements from the notice before investing time in an application:

  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Systems or Integration Engineering or a related field
  • Experience: Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in Engineering or a related field
  • Languages: English (spoken…), French (commitm…)
  • Key skills: 3D CAD modelling skills, preferably using CATIA V5 or an equivalent CAD software, Understanding of mechanical assemblies, installation constraints and 3D integration principles, Interest in process improvement, standardisation and engineering quality, Ability to analyse technical issues and propose practical solutions in a collaborative environment, Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously, Organising and managing technical data using digital engineering or information management tools, Preparing clear technical documentation and presenting engineering information in a structured and accessible way, Coordinating technical activities involving multiple stakeholders and managing priorities effectively
  • Eligibility: National of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. Maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation. Highest educational qualification is either a Bachelor's or Master's degree. Never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Applicants without University degree are not eligible. Applicants with a PhD are not eligible. Valid driving licence required.

Contract and working arrangements

Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum.

Working arrangements: Hybrid.

Hiring unit: 3D Integration Office, EN-ACE group.

Position details

Reference
EN-ACE-INT-2026-183-GRAE
Last Verified
23 July 2026

Position overview

This is the official EU Careers listing for 3D Integration Engineer at CERN based in Geneva (Other). The vacancy reference is EN-ACE-INT-2026-183-GRAE. The role falls under the Research domain.

The 3D Integration Office, part of CERN's EN-ACE group, coordinates integration activities for the third Long Shutdown (LS3), a major programme shaping the future of the accelerator complex.

In this role, you will coordinate a multidisciplinary team of designers, oversee complex 3D integration studies, and drive continuous improvement of data quality processes. Working at the core of one of CERN's most ambitious engineering programmes, you will collaborate with diverse technical experts and contribute to the successful integration of advanced systems in a highly international environment.

Your responsibilities

* Coordinate, monitor and follow up 3D integration studies supporting the third Long Shutdown (LS3) of the CERN accelerator complex. * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams during on-site installation and maintenance activities to identify and resolve integration issues. * Prepare and maintain technical documentation, update project information in internal IT platforms (e.g. Track It, EDMS), and develop dashboards to support project monitoring and decision-making. * Create, update and maintain 3D models using CATIA V5 to ensure accurate and reliable integration data. * Contribute to improving the quality of CAD data within the PDM/PLM environment and support robust 3D integration validation workflows. * Help develop and standardise 3D integration processes, methodologies and best practices across the Integration Office. * Verify mechanical and magnetic references in close collaboration with the Layout and Configuration Management team. * Support the organisation and reporting of Integration Committee meetings, fostering effective communication and coordination between stakeholders. * Coordinate laser scanning activities with survey and scheduling teams, ensuring efficient planning, compliance with safety requirements and preparation of access authorisations. * Develop and maintain collaborative web workspaces to centralise information, facilitate knowledge sharing and strengthen communication within the Integration Office and with project stakeholders.

More information [here](https://videos.cern.ch/record/2301718).

Your profile

* Mechanical, industrial, systems or integration engineering. * Organising and managing technical data using digital engineering or information management tools. * Preparing clear technical documentation and presenting engineering information in a structured and accessible way. * Coordinating technical activities involving multiple stakeholders and managing priorities effectively. * Working with PDM/PLM environments or engineering data management systems is an advantage.

Skills

* 3D CAD modelling skills, preferably using CATIA V5 or an equivalent CAD software. * Understanding of mechanical assemblies, installation constraints and 3D integration principles. * Interest in process improvement, standardisation and engineering quality. * Ability to analyse technical issues and propose practical solutions in a collaborative environment. * Excellent organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. * Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.

Eligibility criteria:

* You are a national of a [CERN Member or Associate Member State](https://home.cern/about/member-states). * By the application deadline, you have a maximum of two years of professional experience since graduation in 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.

Job closing date: 30.07.2026 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:

* Work in Radiation Areas. * Interventions in underground installations. * A valid driving licence.

Job reference: EN-ACE-INT-2026-183-GRAE

Field of work: Mechanical Engineering

Benchmark job: 200090 - Mechanical Engineer

Global Benefits

* A monthly stipend between 5266-5793 Swiss Francs per month (tax free) 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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Application timeline

This vacancy was first listed on 9 July 2026, 13 days ago.

No closing date is published in the source feed for this position. EU vacancies typically remain open for four to eight weeks; check the official vacancy notice for the cut-off date and time.

Last verified against the EU Careers feed on 23 July 2026.

Where to learn more

For headcount, mission, and other open vacancies at CERN see the CERN institution page; for the cost of living, correction coefficient, and other postings in Geneva see our Geneva location page; for related vacancies in the Research field browse our Research domain page.

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Career trajectory

Career progression for this grade staff is governed by Articles 44 to 46 of the Staff Regulations (consolidated text on EUR-Lex) and Annex IB on the promotion procedure. Step increases are automatic every two years (Art. 44); grade promotion is competitive, based on the appraisal exercise (Art. 45) and the Career Development Review. For roles at CERN, progression to the next grade typically takes three to five years on merit, with two-yearly step increases in between. Article 46 governs the classification at recruitment, which sets the starting step within the grade (usually step 1 for external recruits without prior EU service, step 2 or 3 where relevant professional experience is recognised).
Mobility within the institutions is encouraged via the inter-institutional and intra-institutional vacancy publication system: temporary agents who pass the probation period and reservists from EPSO laureate lists can typically apply to internal vacancies after one year of service. Lateral moves between Directorates-General reset the seniority clock for promotion only if the new post carries a different grade.

Language profile

Beyond the formal language requirements stated in the vacancy notice, the day-to-day working languages at this employer are English and French in roughly equal measure, with German appearing in some technical files. Internal meetings and most policy drafting in Brussels run in English; French remains the preferred internal language in Luxembourg-based services and parts of DG TRADE.

Application cadence

CERN has not advertised another comparable role with the same grade and Research signature in the past twenty-four months. This opening has rarely been seen on the EU Careers feed and may be the first such posting in our two-year window. Applicants who pass the eligibility checks should not assume the same profile will reopen on a predictable cadence.

Source: This job listing was sourced from the official EU Careers portal (EPSO). First published: .

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