Laboratory for Nuclear Science

Mechanical Engineer - CERN 

 

Posted: 01/02/2025

Job #: 24741

Job Title: Sponsored Research Technical Staff

Position Title: Mechanical Engineer

Grade: N/A
Exempt/Non-exempt: Exempt

Salary range: $110,000 to $115,000

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The MIT Laboratory for Nuclear Science invites applications for a Mechanical Engineer to join our research group at the European Laboratory for Particle Physics (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. The successful candidate will work on developing and integrating the Endcap Timing Layer (ETL) detector for the Phase II upgrade of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) experiment. The ETL is an innovative silicon detector that utilizes an evaporative CO₂ cooling system for thermal management.

This position is based in Geneva, Switzerland.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):
  • Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers at MIT and CERN to integrate the ETL mechanical structure into the CMS environment.
  • Contribute to the definition, design, and testing of the ETL internal cooling system and internal service distribution.
  • Work with collaborating institutes, CMS Integration Office, and Technical Coordination to define detailed detector assembly, testing, and installation plans.
  • Conceptualize, coordinate, and significantly contribute to large-scale detector construction projects and smaller supporting projects.
  • Provide technical direction for the development and integration of key project components.
  • Perform expert-level solid modeling and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for mechanical systems.
  • Travel to meetings, vendor sites, and equipment installation locations as required (less than 10%).
  • Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:

Required

  • Master’s degree in Engineering or Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics.
  • At least five years of experience in mechanical design and manufacturing.
  • Proficiency in designing equipment and overseeing the fabrication of complex components.
  • Ability to write clear procedures, document test results, and present findings for team review.
  • Proven ability to master and contribute to complex engineering projects under tight schedules.
  • Experience in modeling CAD assemblies and conducting thermal and structural analysis/simulations.
  • Expertise with 3D modeling tools and FEA for electro-mechanical design.
  • Hands-on experience in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of complex mechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with machine shop operations.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivation and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.

Preferred:

  • Ph.D. in Engineering or Physics.
  • Experience with CO₂ cooling systems.
  • Strong background in detector instrumentation.
  • Experience designing, producing, and implementing complex detector systems for physics experiments.
  • Prior experience working at CERN or similar scientific laboratories.
Supervision Received:

Boleslaw Wyslouch, wyslouch@mit.edu

Supervision Exercised:

None

 

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