Work on the electrics

Industrial electrician / mechatronics technician / energy electronics technician as responsible electrician

Reference number: 024/2024
Hiring date
As soon as possible
Trial period
6 moths
Payment
E7 TVöD Bund
Application deadline
08/05/2024

The HZI is looking for an industrial electrician / mechatronics technician / energy electronics technician as the responsible electrician.

As a member of the Helmholtz Association, the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, based in Braunschweig, conducts cutting-edge research in the field of infectious diseases. Our scientists develop novel methods and strategies to fight infectious diseases faster and more effectively. Our common goal is to develop novel approaches for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. Our research centres on bacterial and viral pathogens, their interaction with the human immune system and new effective agents and vaccines.

As the central point of contact, Technical Operations is responsible for the operation and maintenance of buildings and their technical systems, as well as for planning and construction. Our operating technology assumes all operator responsibilities and thus ensures smooth operations and a reliable energy supply. The electrical engineering group plays a decisive role in the planning, installation and maintenance of the electronic systems for the energy supply and infrastructure of the buildings. The Braunschweig site operates its own 20 kV grid with transformer stations and emergency power systems, and our technical team ensures the high availability of all scientific and technical systems. 

Tasks
  • Carrying out maintenance and servicing work on electrical systems and devices
  • Expansions, modifications and repair work on various electrical systems in our buildings and infrastructure facilities
  • Regular safety checks and inspections
  • Independently rectifying faults in operational systems
  • Carrying out test runs of the emergency power systems
  • Instructing and accompanying external companies during maintenance work and/or construction measures with subsequent acceptance of the services provided
  • Assuming the role of responsible electrician (VEFK)
  • Participation in the on-call service
Prerequisites
  • Training as an electrician, electronics technician, mechatronics technician or comparable professional field
  • Manual dexterity and experience in handling tools, devices and systems
  • Specialised knowledge in the field of measurement and control technology
  • Specialised knowledge in the testing of electrical systems and equipment
  • Certificate of competence for lift systems according to BetrSichV
  • Switching authorisation for 20 kV systems
  • Qualification as a responsible electrician (VEFK)
  • Open and team-orientated way of working
  • High degree of initiative, reliability and a sense of responsibility
  • Forklift licence an advantage 
Working hours

39 hours per week

We offer you:

  • An attractive and varied job in a future-oriented research institute with an international environment at the Science Campus South in Braunschweig
  • A state-of-the-art infrastructure and the latest technologies
  • Flexible working hours, part-time models 
  • A corporate culture of appreciation and promotion of equal opportunities
  • Extensive training and continuing education opportunities to develop professional knowledge and personal skills
  • A family office to support family and career as well as childcare offers
  • Interesting additional public service benefits
  • Possible subsidy of the job-ticket

People with severe disabilities and equivalent professional qualifications who are suitable for the position are given preference. In order to protect your rights, we ask you to provide us with a clearly recognizable reference to the existence of a degree of severe disability in your cover letter or resume. 

The HZI is actively committed to equality, diversity and integration. For this reason, the HZI pursues the goal of professional equality between women and men. The position is suitable for part-time work.

 

How to apply: 

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Please include a cover letter, resume, (employment) references, certificates, and (if available) work samples or reference projects with your application materials. Please refrain from sending a photo.

Please send your complete application, quoting the reference number 024/2024, to the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research GmbH, Human Resources Department, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany or by e-mail. If you send your application in electronic form, please provide a summary in one single (1) pdf document.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Christiane Köntges

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Christiane Köntges

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