Laboratory Engineer in Control and safety technology (m/f/d) - Reference Number: 15-2025 EI-LI LST -
Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: November 9, 2025
The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is seeking to fill a position (40 hours/week) as soon as possible for a
Laboratory Engineer in Control and safety technology (LST)/electrical engineering (m/f/d)
- Reference: 15-2025 EI-LI LST-
fixed-term until May 31, 2026. The University of Applied Sciences Zittau/Görlitz intends to extend the position.
The position primarily involves the following duties:
- Supervising and conducting laboratory practicals in the undergraduate electrical engineering program and in the LST department,
- Designing and collaborating on the development of laboratory equipment, as well as operating and maintaining the extensive LST laboratories,
- Active participation in knowledge transfer as part of the professional development programs for LST,
- Performing engineering tasks in the interest of the entire department, in particular assisting with the administration of the department’s IT infrastructure.
The following knowledge and skills are required:
- a completed university degree in the field of electrical engineering, automation technology, or control and safety technology,
- in-depth knowledge and professional experience in the fields of railway control and safety technology,
- knowledge and experience in the design and development of laboratory equipment for teaching purposes,
- university teaching skills, as well as
- solid, practical English language skills for conducting laboratory practicals in English.
In addition, the following are desirable:
- professional experience in the field of student training, as well as experience and knowledge of university teaching practices,
- experience working with computer hardware and software as well as microcomputer systems,
- professional experience in the design and development of laboratory equipment,
- knowledge of other foreign languages.
We expect you to have
- organizational skills,
- the ability to reflect on and respond to the needs of specific target groups,
- a willingness to contribute to the team,
- contribution to the ongoing internationalization of the degree programme,
- a high level of commitment and independence in carrying out tasks, flexibility regarding working hours,
- Interest in professional and personal development,
- Willingness to work at both locations.
We offer you
- an interesting and challenging field of work,
- flexible and family-friendly work hours in accordance with the applicable employment agreement,
- opportunities for personal and professional development through targeted continuing education and training,
- attractive benefits (company pension plan, annual bonus, capital-forming benefits),
- a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee health, as well as
- the option to use a job ticket.
Salary is based on pay grade 11 of the TV-L collective bargaining agreement, provided the candidate meets the personal qualifications. The primary place of employment is Zittau. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced workforce and therefore welcomes applications from individuals of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they possess the same professional qualifications. The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set a goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to submit applications.
Have we piqued your interest? If so, we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including a cover letter, resume, and degrees and employment transcripts) by November 9, 2025 ( date of receipt) via email to :
stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents must be in PDF format only)
To help protect the environment, we kindly ask that you refrain from sending applications by mail[1] (we are unable to return application materials). Please understand that any costs you incur during the selection process cannot be reimbursed. If you have any technical questions, please contact Prof. Dr. techn. Stefan Kornhuber (S.Kornhuber@hszg.de, Tel.: 03583-6124365). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.
[1] Mailing address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Human Resources Administration & Law division, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau
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