Research Assistant - Coordination of Charging Infrastructure & System Operation (all genders)

Оccupation: Engineer - electromobility

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.de) currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions in Germany and is one of the leading organisations for application-oriented research. Around 32 000 employees develop the annual research volume of 3.4 billion euros. In the project »LamA - Laden am Arbeit«, the team »Cognitive IoT Applications« of the Fraunhofer Institute for Labour and Organisation IAO is currently operating the largest research-oriented charging infrastructure in Germany. At more than 40 locations with around 500 charging points, we enable comfortable, safe and efficient charging of electric vehicles - for employees, fleet vehicles and guests. LamA sees itself as a pioneer for the mobility transition in companies and, together with business and science, develops solutions for the intelligent charging operation of the future. What you do with us

• Responsibility for operation and expansion of our charging infrastructure at nationwide locations
• Development of solutions for integrated energy and electromobility systems
• Error analysis and technical support of our backend systems (e.g. batch point management, load management)
• Planning and onboarding of new locations, including coordination with installers, IT teams and location managers
• billing, tariff maintenance and monitoring of charging points software development for our own Charge Point Management System (CPMS) - based on Java/Python
• Creation of publications, contributions to specialist conferences and cooperation in research projects

What you bring

• Complete scientific study of computer science, business/media informatics, software technology, electrical engineering or a related discipline
• Experience in handling charging infrastructure, IT systems or system operation
• Good knowledge in Java or Python and interest in software-based infrastructure management
• Practice in the application of tools such as Git, Docker, Jenkins, Maven, Redmine and GitLab
• Possible know-how in Java frameworks such as Spring Boot, JPA and JUnit
• Very good German and English
• Individual initiative, team skills and enthusiasm for sustainable technologies, practical research and transfer to the application

What you can expect

• Working on exciting future topics in a highly motivated team with different technical backgrounds
• A fair and transparent compensation system with individual, performance-related compensation components and success participation
• A comprehensive training and qualification offer with the possibility of promotion
• Flexible working hours, the possibility of mobile work and support services for the reconciliation of family and work
• Other Benefits (including a discounted Deutschlandticket, Servicehandy - also for private use - and occupational pensions)

We value and promote the diversity of the competences of our employees and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Disabled people are preferably set with the same suitability. The job is limited to 2 years. Long-term employment is targeted. The weekly working time is 39 hours. The body can also be occupied in parttime. Employment, remuneration and social benefits are based on the public service collective agreement (TVöD). In addition, Fraunhofer can provide performance and success-dependent variable compensation components. The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft plays a central role in the innovation process with its focus on key technologies relevant to the future as well as on the exploitation of results in business and industry. As a guide and impulse provider for innovative developments and scientific excellence, it works with the design of our society and our future. Did we awaken your interest? Then apply online with your meaningful application documents. We look forward to meeting you! Questions about the job will be answered to you: Thomas Schrodi Cognitive IoT Applications Phone +[for phone number see the original ad]

Fraunhofer Institute for Labour and Organisation IAO www.iao.fraunhofer.de

Reference: 80813 Application deadline: 31.08.2025

Joblocations:

73732 Esslingen am Neckar, Flandernstraße 101, BADEN_WUERTTEMBERG, GERMANY