Technician in the field of automation and electrical engineering (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Vegetable and Ornamental Plants (IGZ) conducts excellent research in horticulture and the associated plant, environmental and social sciences. The IGZ, based in Großbeeren near Potsdam and Berlin, is a member of the Leibniz Association (WGL). Our aim is to develop scientifically sound solutions for areas that are currently challenging horticultural systems: climate change, biodiversity and pesticide reduction, healthy nutrition and food quality, and resource-efficient agricultural and food systems. Our knowledge covers the entire spectrum, from molecular plant physiology and biochemistry to human nutrition, food safety and horticultural production systems. This covers the entire range from basic research to application research. The Institute shall, from the earliest possible date, be replaced by the following: Engineer*in (w/m/d) in the field of automation and electrical engineering Reference number: 03/2026/3 Compensation is carried out according to the qualification and experience under the TV-L collective agreement, up to the 9b group, in parttime with 50% of the regular working time.

Construction, development and maintenance of various aquatic and aquaponic cultivation systems (e.g. algae cultivation, salt plant cultivation) in the greenhouse and in other plants in the project partners, according to the requirements of the scientists independent technical monitoring of test plants during cultivation Planning and implementation of measures for quality assurance (e.g. the construction and commissioning of newly purchased measuring devices and/or actuators (e.g. IoT-enabled sensors) Recording and analysis of measurement data including documentation independent maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of test equipment

a degree to the state-tested technician*in or a comparable qualification (e.g. Bachelor in Engineering) Willingness to solve special technical tasks and to work together in the team Expertise in measuring, control and control technology (MSR) is advantageous secure application of MS Office programs and PC-based control Driving licence Class B and readiness for service trips to project partners in the regional environment very good knowledge of German and good knowledge of English in word and writing Commitment, initiative and awareness of responsibility, high level of learning and training Flexibility, ability to act sovereign even in unforeseen situations, and careful working Interested in working in an international environment

an attractive workplace at a modern research institute for horticultural sciences a dedicated and competent team and a demanding activity that combines basic and applied plant sciences flexible and family-friendly working time models and the possibility of mobile work (up to 50% of working time) Occupational pensions of the VBL Ost for employees of the public service, as well as a special tariff payment for the year and a 30 days holiday per year Grant for a company ticket for public transport or the German ticket