Junior Automation & Controls Engineer (BE-ICS-ACS-2026-247-GRAE)

Join our team of control and automation experts and contribute to the development of applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework, which is used CERN-wide for the development of PLC-based control systems. You will work alongside process and equipment experts from across CERN to develop, test, commission and maintain control systems across a wide range of domains.
Your responsibilities
Develop, commission and maintain control applications based on the UNICOS-CPC framework for standardised PLC application generation, supporting Siemens and Schneider PLCs.
Work closely with process and equipment experts to specify, implement, commission and support control systems that meet their operational needs.
Contribute to the maintenance and further development of tooling and testing infrastructure used to support application development.
Contribute to the evaluation of emerging automation technologies and help shape the next generation of control at CERN.
More information here.
Your profile
Background and/or interest in the field of automation and control.
Basic hands-on experience developing, testing or troubleshooting PLC programs using IEC 61131-3 languages.
Knowledge and experience in industrial communication protocols would be an asset.
Initial experience with Python.
Skills
Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills.
Basic knowledge of control theory and automation principles.
Knowledge of PLC programming using IEC 61131-3 languages.
Knowledge of Continuous Integration based on GitLab CI would be an asset.
Spoken and written English, with a commitment to learn French.
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 Automation, Control 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.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
Hybrid