About this role
Our Team As part of our “Electrical Engineering” team in Technical Services, you’ll work alongside your colleagues to ensure that our technical infrastructure runs reliably and that our research has the right conditions in place. Technical Services is part of our Central Services, which has a total of about 25 employees. You’ll not only take care of buildings and facilities, but you’ll also engage with exciting technical challenges arising from our research projects. In short: We offer a diverse range of electrical engineering responsibilities in an innovative research environment that continually presents new and exciting challenges. Be part of change
Your responsibilities
- Keeping the Technology Running: You will be responsible for the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of our electrical and building services systems, machinery, and equipment; analyze and resolve malfunctions; and carry out necessary modifications.
- Enabling Research: You will support our scientists with electrical issues related to experimental setups and contribute to their design and further development.
- Installation work: You will perform electrical installation work—ranging from technical infrastructure to the connection of our scientific equipment.
- Ensuring safety: You will professionally conduct DGUV-V3 inspections of electrical systems and equipment, document the inspection results, and record, evaluate, and report any identified defects.
- Coordinating external work: When work is performed by outside contractors, you will handle technical coordination and on-site supervision.
- Circuit diagrams and documentation: You will create and update circuit diagrams as well as the associated technical documentation for our electrical systems.
- Ensuring Technical Coordination: You will coordinate technical requirements with our employees in a service-oriented manner, set priorities, and provide timely updates on malfunctions, risks, and the current status of work.
- Together with us, you will ensure that our technology functions reliably and that our employees can conduct research and work under safe conditions.
- What you contribute You: have successfully completed vocational training as an electrician, electronics technician for industrial engineering, electronics technician for energy and building technology , or hold a comparable qualification. ideally already have professional experience in electrical maintenance, servicing or building services engineering. are familiar with electrical safety and the relevant standards and regulations, particularly VDE regulations. ideally have knowledge of building automation and/or measurement, control and regulation technology (MSR) . are confident in using digital tools; knowledge of MS Office, SAP and CAFM is an advantage. work independently and with a solution-oriented approach and enjoy getting to the root of technical problems. are reliable, responsible and enjoy contributing to a collaborative team. participate in on-call duties on a rotating basis together with your colleagues. hold a valid Class B driving license. have a good command of German to ensure effective coordination and documentation, as well as English language skills that enable you to communicate with our international employees in your day-to-day work.
To ensure a good start, we provide you with structured onboarding covering our systems, processes and site-specific requirements. In addition, we will support you with appropriate professional training as needed.
What we offer a varied workplace in an exciting research environment. diverse responsibilities – from traditional electrical and building services engineering to customized technical solutions for our research. a collaborative team in which colleagues support and help one another. independent work and the opportunity to contribute your own ideas and experience. professional and personal development through courses, training and regular exchange. practical arrangements for flexible working hours in an on-site role. 30 days of annual leave based on a five-day working week, as well as the collectively agreed benefits of the German public sector. The standard weekly working time is 39 hours.
The position is initially limited to a period of 2 years and may also be filled on a part-time basis.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities.
Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD). Depending on qualifications and the responsibilities assigned, remuneration will be up to pay group 8.
With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. Ideally, you will join our team on February 1, 2027. A later starting date is possible by arrangement. Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference!
Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next. For questions regarding the position, please contact: Mr. Daniel Rösch [email protected] For questions regarding your application: Ms. Katja Dill [email protected] Fraunhofer Institute for Silicate Research ISC www.isc.fraunhofer.de Requisition Number: 85744 Application Deadline: 11/30/2026