The Converter Control Software (CCS) section of the Electrical Power Converter (EPC) group is a diverse section of 15-20 software engineers from around the world, including many undergraduates and recent graduates, constantly welcoming newcomers who bring energy and new ideas.
CCS is responsible for the development and operation of software used to control power converters that drive current in the magnets of CERN's accelerators. In total, the group is responsible for more than 5000 power converters.
Operators in the CERN Control Center (CCC) use a set of software applications to control and monitor the power converters. These applications communicate with the software running in the control platforms using an infrastructure composed of different elements, including middleware, databases, timing systems and fieldbuses.
In our section we distinguish between three different domains. Each domain is represented by a team which consists of a team leader and team members that work in the respective domain. Click on the domains / teams below to learn more about them.
Programmes
SY-EPC-CCS is regularly hiring for the following programmes at CERN.
| Programme | Target Audience |
|---|---|
| QUEST Programme | For candidates who graduated with a Master's degree between 2 and 6 years ago or with a PhD not more than 3 years ago. |
| ORIGIN Programme | For candidates who graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree not more than 2 years ago. |
| Technical Student Programme | For full-time students who are currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's studies and completed at least 18 months of it. |
| Short Term Internship Programme | For full-time students who are currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's studies and are of age 18 and above. |
CERN QUEST Programme (experienced grads)
- ⏱️ 24 months, up to 36 months duration
- 💰 6212 - 6828 CHF monthly stipend (net)
- 📍 Geneva, Switzerland
- 🏠 2/5 days remote work possible
- 🆕 You never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- 🌍 You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- 🎓 You graduated with a Master's degree between 2 and 6 years ago OR you graduated with a PhD not more than 3 years ago
CERN ORIGIN Programme (entry level grads)
- ⏱️ 24 months, up to 36 months duration
- 💰 5134 - 5647 CHF monthly stipend (net)
- 📍 Geneva, Switzerland
- 🏠 2/5 days remote work possible
- 🆕 You never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before
- 🌍 You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- 🎓 You graduated with a Bachelor's or Master's degree as your highest educational qualification up to 2 years ago
CERN Technical Student Programme
- ⏱️ 4 to 14 months duration
- 💰 3407 CHF monthly allowance (net)
- 📍 Geneva, Switzerland
- 🏠 2/5 days remote work possible
- 🌍 You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State
- 🎓 You are a full-time student (Bachelor or Master) for the entire contract duration
- 📚 You completed at least 18 months of your undergraduate studies at the time of the committee
CERN Short Term Internships
- ⏱️ 2 months duration. Up to 6 months possible.
- 💰 1577 CHF monthly allowance (net)
- 📍 Geneva, Switzerland
- 🎓 You are a full-time student (Bachelor or Master) for the entire contract duration
- 🤓 You are of age 18 and above