Research Associate Automation Technology & Data Integration in the Field of Hydrogen

Karlstad University; Bremerhaven; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 65.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Join a leading research institute as a Research Associate in Automation Technology & Data Integration focused on hydrogen. You'll work on innovative projects, optimizing control systems and data infrastructure in a dynamic team environment. Opportunities for personal and professional growth are supported, including potential for a doctorate. The role offers flexible working hours and remote options, promoting diversity and inclusion.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Remote work options

Emergency childcare

Employee discounts

Job ticket (Deutschland-Ticket)

Qualifikationen

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in relevant fields.
• Familiarity with programming in Python.
• Experience with measuring and control systems.

Aufgaben

• Monitor, maintain, and optimize control and automation technology.
• Integrate and develop measuring systems for analyzing H2 and O2 quality.
• Organize service, maintenance, and calibration of sensors.

Kenntnisse

Python

Automation Technology

Electrical Engineering

Control Systems

Ausbildung

Diploma or Master’s Degree in Electrical or Process Engineering

Tools

TwinCAT

Jobbeschreibung

Research Associate Automation Technology & Data Integration in the Field of Hydrogen

Research Associate Automation Technology & Data Integration in the Field of Hydrogen

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com ) currently operates 76 institutes and research units throughout Germany and is a leading applied research organization. Around 32 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.4 billion euros.

Who we are ...
At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes a reality every day. Our focus topics are: offshore wind energy, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitization. More than 400 employees – including around 100 students – from over 50 countries work at nine locations in scientific and non-scientific teams on the development of innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?

This team is looking for you ...
You will join our »Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven« group at our site in Bremerhaven. We operate a hydrogen test field, HLB for short, with an extensive test infrastructure, which we utilize to research the interaction between wind turbines and electrolytic hydrogen production in greater detail. We test electrolyzers, fuel cells, and other components, both individually and in combination, with respect to the dynamic performance and integration of wind energy into the energy system of the future. At present, the team consists of five employees and several students. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.

What you will do

These duties await you ...
Despite not having been in regular operation for very long, our new hydrogen test field is already being expanded. And that is exactly why we need you! You will monitor, maintain, and optimize the control and automation technology as well as the data infrastructure of our HLB. Furthermore, you will adapt our current hardware and software systems to new electrolyzers that are to be integrated or to other hydrogen technologies as required. You will also continuously develop the evaluation options for the data collected. Want even more than that?

No two days at work are ever the same!
You will integrate and develop current and new measuring systems in order to analyze the H2 and O2 quality of electrolyzers, for example. In this context, you will identify gaps in the measuring system landscape and create a project outline that addresses measurement, control and regulation technology, and its integration. This includes researching the current state of the art, identifying the added value of the project, and presenting the project flow and work steps with cost and time estimates. Moreover, you will organize the service, maintenance, and calibration of the sensors and may eventually even take over project management.

What you bring to the table

What is your specialist background?
You should have completed your diploma or master’s degree in Electrical or Process Engineering, IT systems, or a similar subject. Are you familiar with programming in Python? Great! Do you have some experience selecting, commissioning, and integrating measuring and control systems? In addition, you should also have some knowledge of automation technology and practical basic knowledge of electrical engineering, so that you can set up and monitor circuits and test setups.

Your profile is complemented by ...
It would be great if you also already have some experience with hydrogen in general and knowledge of TwinCAT programming. Do not worry if you do not have all the skills in your repertoire just yet though – you can also get your career off to a flying start with us, too. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command ofGerman and English will make your day-to-day work easier.

What you can expect

How would you like to develop?
We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!

What we can offer you ...
Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket.

We set store by diversity and equality!
Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!

Eager to learn more?
If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website: https://s.fhg.de/5ei

The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any further questions, please contact:
Ms. Michelle Pfitzner
People & Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
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Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.

Requisition Number: 79609
Application Deadline: 06/04/2025

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Research Associate Automation Technology & Data Integration in the Field of Hydrogen

2025-06-12 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-06-12 23:59 (CET)

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