Electronics / Mechatronics Technician

Join our team

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

For our SPB/SFX Instrument team we are looking for an

Electronics / Mechatronics Technician (f/m/d)

The position

Design, fabricate and test electrical assemblies for novel scientific instrumentation Test new and user supplied electrical equipment before use to appropriate standards Assist scientists and engineers with preparation and installation of diverse hardware for scientific experiments Troubleshoot, maintain and repair electrical and mechatronic devices and associated cabling Act as responsible area manager for electrical areas of the SPB/SFX Instrument, providing on-site safety training for those areas Maintain a close working relationship with the company responsible electrician, contribute to electrical tasks at other instruments where necessary

Requirements

Certified electronics / mechatronics technician or equivalent Knowledge of electrical CAD software (ePlan or equivalent) Knowledge of relevant VDE electrical standards Familiarity with the EU Machinery Directive Familiarity with RF electronics and / or PLC systems is considered an asset A good working knowledge of English and German, or the willingness to learn English, is beneficial Motivation to work in a diverse, international team of scientists, engineers and technicians

For additional information, please contact Richard Bean () .

Working place will be Schenefeld in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found under .

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