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.
Programmes
SY-EPC-CCS is regularly hiring for the following programmes at CERN. Please click below for more information about the programmes, potential open positions and information on how to apply.
| Programme | Open Positions | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| QUEST Programme | Currently none | - |
| ORIGIN Programme | Currently none | - |
| Technical Student Programme | Currently none | - |
| Short Term Internship Programme | Currently none | - |
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