Specialist in Measurement Technology and Durability
Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Key information
- Publication date:25 November 2025
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Permanent position
- Place of work:Dübendorf
Job summary
Empa is a leading research institution focused on materials science and technology. Join us for a dynamic work environment and collaborative opportunities.
Tasks
- Support the Durability group with expertise in measurement and operational strength.
- Contribute to research projects and guide students and interns.
- Lead industry projects on material strength and testing procedures.
Skills
- A degree in engineering or a related field with knowledge in lightweight construction.
- Experience with hydraulic and pressure testing systems.
- Fluent in German and proficient in English.
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Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Specialist in Measurement Technology and Durability
Our Mechanical Systems Engineering (MSE) department at Empa in Dübendorf is engaged in the development of innovative material systems in the field of composites and metals, as well as sustainable load-bearing systems. Through its expertise in mechanical engineering and materials and an open interdisciplinary approach, the MSE department is an important partner in transport, the MedTech industry, and lightweight construction (up to bridge construction). The Durability group works on a wide range of topics related to material fatigue and durability of components and mechanical systems.
Your tasks
In this versatile role, you support the Durability group with your expertise in measurement technology and durability. You take responsibility in research, development, and direct exchange with partners from industry and science. Specifically, you can expect:
- Participation in research and development projects as well as independent handling of your own work packages.
- Technical support of project leaders, doctoral candidates, students, and interns in experimental and measurement investigations.
- Contribution to scientific publications and writing technical reports.
- Independent acquisition and implementation of industrial and research projects in the area of strength, service life, and operational loads of materials and constructions – including quotation, consulting, planning, project management, conducting experiments and tests, as well as designing the necessary test adapters (CAD).
- Planning and evaluation of operational load measurements on structures, if necessary with deployments outside the laboratory.
Your profile
You have a technical basic education at university level (Dipl. Masch.-Ing. FH/TU, BSc or equivalent) and possess solid know-how in areas such as lightweight construction, durability, and measurement technology. Furthermore, we expect from you:
- Experience in handling hydraulic and pressure-loaded test systems.
- Enjoyment of practical work, enthusiasm for experimentation, and a careful working style.
- Willingness to work at heights.
- Very good German and good English skills in spoken and written form.
Our offer
Are you ready to develop innovative solutions with us and contribute your expertise in a dynamic team? We offer a very varied activity – in our laboratories there are always new tasks and challenges. We work in an exciting and future-oriented research field. You can actively contribute, help shape the future of our department, and drive new ideas and developments together with our international and multicultural research team. This position is initially limited to 3 years with the option of extension.
We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is interested in innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome here – that is all that counts.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application including cover letter, CV, certificates, diplomas, and contact details of two references. Please submit these exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or postal mail will not be considered.
