Work on the electrics

Company electrician / mechatronics engineer / power electronics engineer

Reference number: 161/2024
Hiring date
As soon as possible
Trial period
6 months
Payment
E7 TVöD Bund
Application deadline
01/06/2025

The HZI is looking for an electrician, mechatronics engineer or power electronics engineer.

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

As a central point of contact, the technical operations team is responsible for the operation and maintenance of buildings and their technical facilities, and is also in charge of planning and construction. Our technical services assume all operator responsibilities and thus ensure smooth operations and a reliable energy supply. The electrical engineering group plays a crucial role in the planning, installation and maintenance of the electronic systems for energy supply and infrastructure of the buildings. At the Braunschweig site, a dedicated 20 kV grid with transformer stations and emergency power systems is operated, and our technical team ensures the high availability of all scientific and technical facilities.

Tasks
  • Carrying out maintenance and servicing work on electrical systems and devices
  • Extensions, modifications and repairs to various electrical systems in our buildings and infrastructure facilities
  • Regular safety checks and inspections
  • Independently rectifying faults in operational systems
  • Conducting test runs of the emergency power systems
  • Briefing and supporting external companies during maintenance work and/or construction measures with subsequent acceptance of the services provided
  • Checking electrical devices
  • Participating in on-call duty
Prerequisites
  • Completed electrical engineering training as an electrician, electronics engineer, mechatronics engineer or in a comparable field of work
  • Manual dexterity and experience in handling tools, equipment and systems
  • Knowledge in the field of measurement and control technology
  • Knowledge in the testing of electrical systems and equipment
  • Open and team-oriented way of working
  • A high degree of initiative, reliability and responsibility
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 161/2024, 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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