Empa, Materials Science and Technology
Dübendorf
Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a)
- 07 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Dübendorf
Job summary
Empa is a leading research institution in materials science. Join our dedicated team for a meaningful career and great benefits.
Tasks
- Lead the Elektro group, enhancing team skills and development.
- Ensure efficient operation of electrical infrastructure and systems.
- Engage in complex installations and maintenance tasks.
Skills
- Electrical installer qualification with project management training.
- Strong leadership experience in the electrical field.
- Hands-on approach to technical tasks and problem-solving.
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About the job
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 towards a liveable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a)
The Electrical group within the Technical Service ensures the safe and reliable operation of a state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our electrical systems range from classic building technology installations to sophisticated research and special installations. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed leader who combines solid electrical expertise with enthusiasm for leadership, training, and practical work. The role includes both leadership responsibility and active involvement in complex technical systems.
Your tasks
- Technical and personnel leadership of the Electrical group as well as promotion and development of employees and apprentices
- Responsibility for the safe, economical, and trouble-free operation of the electrical infrastructure
- Active participation in demanding installation, fault rectification, and maintenance work
- Planning and implementation of maintenance, repair, and optimisation measures
- Ensuring availability and operational safety of high and low voltage systems as well as other electrical systems
- Support of infrastructure and electrical projects and contribution of optimisation proposals
- Responsibility for the training of our electrical installer apprentices with federal certificate of competence (EFZ)
- Participation in on-call duty according to deployment planning
Your profile
- Training as an electrical installer EFZ with further education in electrical project management or a comparable qualification
- Trainer course advantageous
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in the electrical field
- Sound knowledge of electrical systems, standards and regulations (NIV, NIN, ESTI, SUVA etc.)
- Experience in operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage systems
- Enjoyment in leading employees as well as training apprentices
- Structured, solution-oriented and responsible working style
- Hands-on mentality and pleasure in being technically active oneself
Our offer
We offer you a varied leadership role in a unique research environment. You take responsibility for a versatile electrical infrastructure and work daily with committed specialists. In doing so, you combine leadership tasks with practical technical work and make a direct contribution to the success of research at Empa.
We offer you:
- A responsible leadership position with great scope for design
- Technical systems and exciting challenges
- A motivated and collegial team
- Attractive further training and development opportunities
- Progressive working conditions and social benefits of the ETH domain
- Work location Dübendorf
- Starting date 01.10.2026 or by agreement
"a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is enthusiastic about innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities is welcome with us - that is all that matters.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. Please submit it exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
