Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a) — Empa
- Location
- Dübendorf
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 37 days ago
Role overview
Materials science and technology are our passion.
With our cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees make crucial contributions to the well-being of society and to a future worth living.
Empa is a research institution in the ETH domain. Group leader electrical 80%
- Materials science and technology are our passion.
- With our cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees make crucial contributions to the well-being of society and to a future worth living.
- Professional and personnel management of the Electrical Group as well as the promotion and further development of employees and apprentices
- Responsibility for the safe, economical and trouble-free operation of the electrical infrastructure
- Training as EFZ electrician with further education in electrical project management or a comparable qualification Vocational trainer course is an advantage
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in the electrical field
Main responsibilities
- Professional and personnel management of the Electrical Group as well as the promotion and further development of employees and apprentices
- Responsibility for the safe, economical and trouble-free operation of the electrical infrastructure
- Active participation in demanding installation, troubleshooting and maintenance work
- Planning and implementation of maintenance, repair and optimization measures
- Ensuring the availability and operational safety of high and low voltage systems as well as other electrical systems
- Supporting infrastructure and electrical projects and making optimization suggestions
- Responsibility for the training of our apprentice electricians EFZ Participation in on-call duty as planned Requirements
- Training as an EFZ electrician with further training in electrical project management or a comparable qualification Vocational trainer course is an advantage
- Several years of professional and management experience in the electrical sector
- Sound knowledge of electrical systems, standards and regulations (NIV, NIN, ESTI, SUVA etc.)
Key requirements
- Training as EFZ electrician with further education in electrical project management or a comparable qualification Vocational trainer course is an advantage
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in the electrical field
- In-depth knowledge of electrotechnical installations, standards, and regulations (NIV, NIN, ESTI, SUVA, etc.)
- Experience in operating and maintaining medium- and low-voltage installations
- Enjoyment of leading employees and training apprentices
- Structured, solution-oriented, and responsible way of working
- Hands-on mentality and enjoyment of being technically active yourself
Application process
- We look forward to receiving your complete online application.
- Please submit this exclusively via our application portal.
Contacts
- Applications by email or post will not be considered.
- “a” stands for “all” in our job advertisements.
- We live a culture of inclusion and respect.
- We welcome all people who are interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities - that's all that counts.
Additional details
- Empa is a research institution in the ETH domain. Group leader electrical 80%
- Responsibility for the training of our apprentice electricians EFZ Participation in on-call duty as planned
- Training as an EFZ electrician with further training in electrical project management or a comparable qualification Vocational trainer course is an advantage
- Hands-on mentality and enjoyment of being involved in technical work yourself
- You will combine leadership tasks with practical technical work and make a direct contribution to the success of research at Empa. A responsible leadership position with great scope for creativity
- Technical facilities and exciting challenges A motivated and collegial team
- Progressive working conditions and social benefits of the ETH Domain Place of work in Dübendorf
Notes and original content
- Empa is a research institution in the ETH domain.
- Group leader electrical 80%
- Responsibility for the training of our apprentice electricians EFZ
- Participation in on-call duty as planned
- Requirements
- Training as an EFZ electrician with further training in electrical project management or a comparable qualification
- Vocational trainer course is an advantage
- You will 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 creativity
Questions about this listing
What salary does Empa offer for this role?
Empa lists CHF 101'500 - 154'000 gross per year for this position in Dübendorf. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Empa offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Empa during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Empa?
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