Event details

23. July 2025

Laboratory Engineer in the field of computer science (m/f/d) - Reference: 37-2025 LI-EI -

Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences | Application deadline: September 15, 2025

The Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, is seeking to fill a position (40 hours/week) in the Department of Computer Science, effective November 1, 2025, as

Laboratory Engineer in Computer Science (m/f/d)
- Reference Number: 37-2025 LI-EI -

for a fixed term ending October 31, 2027.

The position primarily involves the following duties

  • Installation, configuration, and operation of hardware in the faculty's PC pools
  • Planning, preparing, and implementing hardware upgrades and procurement
  • Provision and maintenance of software within the PC labs for teaching purposes
  • Supporting the setup, operation, and further development of the faculty’s laboratories (Human-Computer Interaction and IoT/Robotics)
  • Planning, conducting, and evaluating lab exercises
  • System-related support for classes / courses
  • Support for the faculty in general engineering tasks
  • Ensuring and monitoring compliance with occupational safety regulations in the computer labs, including providing safety instructions to users
  • Support for the faculty’s public relations activities and student recruitment efforts.


The following knowledge and skills are required

  • A completed university degree in computer science
  • Professional experience in
    • client administration, including software deployment and patch management
    • Network administration
  • Good proficiency in high-level programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Java
  • Knowledge of lab-related technologies such as Unity, 3D development, and IoT development
  • Practical English skills.


In addition, the following are desirable

  • Knowledge of hardware procurement and maintenance
  • university-level teaching skills
  • Knowledge of occupational safety.


We expect you to

  • an independent, flexible, and team-oriented work style,
  • strong organizational skills and a sense of personal responsibility,
  • confident, cross-faculty / trans-faculty communication skills,
  • a willingness and interest in professional and personal development,
  • willingness to work at both locations.


We offer you

  • an interesting and challenging role within a qualified, open-minded, and dedicated team,
  • flexible and family-friendly working 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), as well as
  • a workplace Health Management program with initiatives to promote employee health and the option to use a job ticket.
Further information

If the candidate meets the personal qualifications, compensation will be up to Pay Grade 11 under the TV-L collective bargaining agreement. The primary place of work is Görlitz. The 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 have equivalent professional qualifications.

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 September 15, 2025 ( date of receipt) via email to :

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents must be in PDF format only)

For the sake of the environment and your wallet, we kindly ask that you refrain from sending applications by mail[1] whenever possible. We are unable to return application materials. Please understand that any costs you incur during the selection process cannot be reimbursed.

For academic inquiries, please contact the Dean of the faculty, Prof. Dr.-Ing. ten Hagen (Phone: 03583-612 3500; Email: Dekan-EI@hszg.de). Further information about Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences 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

Photo: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus ten Hagen
Prof. Dr.-Ing.
Klaus ten Hagen
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science / Computer Science Department
02826 Görlitz
Brückenstraße 1
Building G II, Room A208
1st floor
+49 3581 374-4343
M.A.
Heike Kallweit
Human Resources Administration & Law
02763 Zittau
Theodor-Körner-Allee 16
Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor
+49 3583 612-3060