Mechatronics Engineer in the Field of Research

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Advertising division: IEK-11 - Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg for Renewable Energy

Reference number: 2022-142

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Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Our successful team needs you to support the scientists in doing excellent science. If you enjoy exciting topics and want to make a difference, then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg (HI ERN) is the place for you! HI ERN forms the core of a close partnership between Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The cooperation of the partners relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral generated energy. Support us in making renewable energies climate-neutral, sustainable and cost-effective! For more information on HI ERN and its forward-looking research focus areas, visit https://www.hi-ern.de

We are looking to recruit a

Mechatronics Engineer in the Field of Research

Your Job

You will support the "Electrocatalytic Interface Engineering" department at HI ERN. The research department is headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Simon Thiele. The department is focused on the fabrication, analysis and simulation of functionally optimal structures from the nanometre to the micrometre scale in electrochemically active materials. One focus is on new materials for catalysis and polymer electrolyte membranes. These play an essential role in the field of renewable technologies, such as water and CO2 electrolysers or fuel cells. Here, the goal is to make a significant contribution to the energy transition in Europe. Your tasks in detail:

• Equipment responsibility and deployment planning for the fuel cell test stands and electrolysis test stands in the department
• Establishment of standard protocols
• Familiarisation with the existing processes of the department
• Instruction of the staff at the test stands
• Coordinating safety measures and repairs
• Installation and commissioning of test stands
• Testing of new applications on the test benches
• Documentation and creation of a wiki of all processes
  
  

We Are Looking For Someone

Your Profile:

• with training as a mechatronics technician or comparable
• who is familiar with working in a scientific environment
• with experience in complex set-ups and their maintenance
• with experience in writing technical documentation
• who enjoys working in an international environment
• who works well in a team and whose motto is a hands-on mentality
• with a good knowledge of English
  
  

Our Offer

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
• Extensive company health management
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Place of employment: Erlangen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Would you like to contribute to the energy transition in Germany through your work? Our successful team needs you to support the scientists in doing excellent science. If you enjoy exciting topics and want to make a difference, then the Helmholtz Institute Erlangen-Nuremberg (HI ERN) is the place for you! HI ERN forms the core of a close partnership between Forschungszentrum Jülich, Helmholtz Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie and Friedrich-Alexander Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg at the Erlangen site. The cooperation of the partners relates to the areas of innovative materials and processes for photovoltaic energy systems and hydrogen as a storage and carrier medium for CO2-neutral generated energy. Support us in making renewable energies climate-neutral, sustainable and cost-effective! For more information on HI ERN and its forward-looking research focus areas, visit https://www.hi-ern.de

We are looking to recruit a

Mechatronics Engineer in the Field of Research

We Support You In Your Work With

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change.

• Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
• Extensive company health management
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
• 30 days of annual leave as well as an arrangement for bridging days (e.g. between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
  

We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is initially for a fixed term of 2 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD).

Place of employment: Erlangen

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.