We are Europe’s research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.
The Electronic Workshop is a service within Core Facilities based at EMBL HQ in Heidelberg, Germany that provides support to EMBL groups in the area of Electronics, covering a wide spectrum of areas, such as automation, control, measurement and data acquisition. It has extensive expertise troubleshooting electronic problems as well as designing new equipment to meet specialized requirements.
Your Role
We are looking for a motivated electronics technician/engineer who will be responsible for designing, testing and assembling electronic devices to be used in the research laboratories. In this position, you will be in close collaboration with scientists and will be responsible for individual projects from the beginning to the end, including the testing and installation phase.
You Have
The ideal candidate is required to have education as an electronic technician or engineer with several years of work experience. Good knowledge in digital and analogue electronic design as well as basic knowledge and skills in mechanical aspects of a project design are essential. Knowledge and experience in microcontroller (e.g. ATMEL) software development as well as in programming languages (e.g. Labview, Python, C++) is required. Good knowledge in PCB design (e.g. Altium Designer) is essential. Ability to work in a small team, excellent communication skills, flexibility and the ability to work under pressure is important. Good theoretical and practical knowledge in industry standard hard and software is an advantage. Being able to communicate in English and German is essential.
You might also have
The knowledge of Xilinx FPGA design will be an asset.
Why join us
EMBL is curiosity-driven, community-oriented and international. As an inclusive, equal opportunity employer, we believe that diversity enables us to collaborate more effectively and be innovative in our approaches.
EMBL offers attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation with a very collegial and family-friendly working environment. Competitive salary and social security benefits, financial support for relocation, a relaxed culture, professional development, an on-site nursery, canteen and other staff facilities make EMBL a great place to work.
Enjoy Lots Of Benefits
- Financial incentives: Income tax expemtion, monthly family, child and non-resident allowances, annual salary review, a pension scheme, life insurance, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances
- Flexible working arrangements
- Certified training and continued development of your professional and personal skills
- Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family
- Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year
- Generous relocation package including installation grant (if applicable)
- Family benefits: On-site nursery, 10 days of child sick leave, generous parental leave and monthly family and child allowances
- Benefits for international newcomers: Visa exemption, education grant for private schooling, financial support to travel back to your home country every second year and a monthly non-resident allowance
What Else You Need To Know
We are Europe’s research laboratory for the life sciences – an intergovernmental organisation performing scientific research in disciplines including molecular biology, physics, chemistry and computer science. We are an international, innovative and interdisciplinary laboratory with more than 1900 employees from many nations, operating across six sites, in Heidelberg (HQ), Barcelona, Hinxton near Cambridge, Hamburg, Grenoble and Rome.
Please note that appointments on fixed-term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review, up to a maximum of 9 years.
- Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply nevertheless.
