18. March 2026

Laboratory Engineer Electrical Engineering/Automation/Railway Engineering (m/f/d) - Reference: 13-2026 LI Automation

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: 16.04.2026

At the University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz, in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science', a part-time position (20 hours/week) is available as of 01.07.2026 as a

Laboratory Engineer Electrical Engineering/Automation/Railway Engineering (m/f/d)
- Reference: 13-2026 LI Automation -

to be filled for a limited period until 31.08.2027.

The position essentially involves the following tasks:

  • Designing and assisting in the development of laboratory equipment, its operation and the maintenance of electrical engineering/automation/railway engineering laboratory areas,
  • Supervision and implementation of student laboratory practical courses in the fundamentals of electrical engineering and electronics, process automation, railway-specific control and safety technology,
  • Engineering tasks in the interests of the department as a whole, in particular participation in the further development of the field of automation,
  • Collaboration in the recruitment of new students (trade fairs, student events, student internships) and in the progressive International Affairs of the course.

The following knowledge and skills are required

  • Completed university education in the field of electrical engineering/automation,
  • in-depth knowledge and professional experience in the field of process automation, or another relevant professional field of electrical engineering/automation,
  • German at level C1 and English at level B2, as laboratory practicals are carried out in both languages.

In addition, the following are desirable

  • Knowledge and experience in the design and development of laboratory equipment for teaching,
  • university didactic skills,
  • Professional experience in the field of student education and experience/knowledge of the university teaching process,
  • Professional experience in the design and development of laboratory equipment,
  • Professional engineering experience in the field of railroad technology - control and safety technology,
  • Driving license class B.

We expect from you

  • strong communication and teamwork skills,
  • organizational talent,
  • target group-specific ability to reflect and react,
  • a high level of commitment and independence in the fulfillment of tasks, flexibility with regard to working hours,
  • Interest in further professional and personal development.

We offer you

  • an interesting and challenging field of activity,
  • flexible and family-friendly working hours within the framework of the applicable service agreement,
  • personal and professional development opportunities through targeted training and further education,
  • attractive social benefits (company pension scheme, annual special payment, capital-forming benefits),
  • company health management with offers for workplace health promotion and
  • the opportunity to use a job ticket.
Further information

If the personal requirements are met, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 11 TV-L. The 1st place of work is Zittau. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced personnel structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

 

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including cover letter, CV, degree and work references) by 16.04.2026 (incoming mail) by e-mail to:

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment, we would like to ask you to refrain from sending postal applications[1] if possible (it is not possible to return application documents). We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed. Further information on the field of work can be obtained from the Faculty Manager, Mr. Ondřej Švarc(Ondrej.Svarc(at)hszg.de, tel.: 03583 612-4861). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Division of Human Resources and Legal Affairs, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

Download job advertisement as PDF document:

Laboratory Engineer Electrical Engineering/Automation/Railway Engineering (m/f/d) -
Reference: 13-2026 LI Automation

M.A.
Ondrej Svarc
Ondrej.Svarc(at)hszg.de
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science'
Electrical engineering department
02763 Zittau
Th.-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.42
1st floor
+49 3583 612-4861
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
H.Kallweit(at)hszg.de
Human Resources and Legal Division
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060