Technician (m/f/d) specialising in mechanical engineering for the research field Forschungscluster Modellfabrik Papier

Your mission is to take on a key role within the BMBF-funded project (Modellfabrik Papier research cluster). You will work closely with experienced experts in an interdisciplinary and collaborative working environment at the interface between science and industry in the paper sector.

Your mission

Your tasks

Your expertise is sought to contribute to the development and operation of technology carriers for innovative papermaking processes
You will actively work in multidisciplinary teams to discuss ideas and find the best solutions
You will make an essential contribution to implementing the next scaling stage (pilot plant/technology carrier)
Your tasks will include the procurement and construction of individual parts and the implementation of measurement and control systems
In order to make possible changes and connect different individual segments with each other, you will design the overall plant to be as variable as possible
Based on the results of the experiments carried out, you will help to implement ways to optimize the processes.

You have successfully completed vocational training in mechanical engineering or a related field
You have experience in the construction and operation of technical systems
You would like to expand your knowledge in the planning and construction of experimental test stands up to the pilot plant
You enjoy setting up a plant and supervising the entire process from planning to the finished technology carrier
The topics of environmentally friendly processes and sustainability (in the paper industry) are important to you
You enjoy working in a collaborative team and, together with your colleagues, not only develop innovative technology carriers, but are also interested in continuous optimization.

Your profile

What we offer

Permanent position
Remuneration and social benefits in line with TVL [E5 to E9] based on training and experience
Make your own contribution to a sustainable future by supporting pioneering research projects in the paper industry
Collaboration with an innovative and dynamic team in an excellent working atmosphere including your own creative freedom
Expand your network within academia and the paper industry
Opportunity for mobile working and flexitime arrangements as the basis for family-friendly and flexible working conditions
You will receive support in the further development of your scientific career
Modern and excellently equipped research laboratories with a high degree of digitalization
You will experience an open and constructive feedback culture based on regular and mutual feedback discussions between employees and their supervisors or colleagues to enable continuous development
Opportunity to participate in regular team and company events
Networking events to share projects, ideas and interests
Participation in specialist conferences, training courses and further education to keep you up to date and expand your expertise

Equal opportunities for people of all genders (f/m/d) is an essential part of our HR policy.

Location

The Modellfabrik Papier will be built on the site of the Innovation Quarter at the Düren train station. Until the completion of our new building in early 2025, our activities will take place at the Jülich Research Center. Further office space is currently located in the CO_SPACE.DN.

Application documents to be submitted

Meaningful cover letter
Curriculum vitae
References
Desired/possible starting date
Salary expectation

We are looking forward to your application!
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Further information

We look forward to receiving your application

Your contact person:

Peter Bekaert

CEO

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