GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensuring each day to conduct world-class science.

The division of “Superconducting Magnets & Testing”(SCM) is looking to strengthen its team within the Magnet Testing & Technology (SCM-MTT) group at the earliest possible date for an

Technician (all genders)
Mechanical Engineering/Precision Engineering/Mechatronics

Reference 26.72-6353

for the qualification of the superconducting components for the FAIR accelerator facilities. As part of the FAIR project, many superconducting electromagnets will have to be qualified for operation in the FAIR systems in the coming years and tested for functionality during the installation and commissioning of the systems.

Your active participation in the qualification of the components will contribute significantly to the successful start of the FAIR facility.

Your tasks:

• Installation of superconducting electromagnets in the test cryostats
• Installation of various auxiliary devices on the components to be tested for the purpose of carrying out acceptance tests
• Mounting of the components to be tested on the test benches and connection to the utility supply systems
• Set up of measurement devices, maintenance, and calibration of tools
• Simple design and construction duties
• Planning and technical follow up of preparation processes as well as logistics
• Contact person for internal communication with logistics department, design office and Mechanics & Metalworking department
• Preparation of documentation for quality assurance of superconducting magnets.

Your profile:

• Completed technical vocational training (e.g. as a mechatronics technician, precision engineer or industrial mechanic) and further training as a state-certified technician, preferably specialising in mechanical engineering, precision engineering or mechatronics, or a comparable qualification
• Practical experience in assembling of complex technical devices and systems
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office applications
• good written and spoken English and German
• Quality-oriented, structured work style with a high degree of commitment and sense of responsibility, as well as strong teamwork skills.

We offer a varied, diverse, and demanding position at a well-equipped workplace with interesting and wide-ranging responsibilities. Teamwork and a willingness to continue professional development are essential to us. GSI additionally offers various measures to support work-life balance, mobile working, corporate health management programs, workplace social counseling services, opportunities for personal training and development, a job ticket, supplementary pension benefits, additional company leave, and access to the company sports club “Schnelle Ionen.”

The position is limited until 31.12.2028. Salary is as specified in the collective agreement for public employees (TVöD Bund), effective at GSI.

GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for this position.

Handicapped persons will preferentially be considered when equally qualified.

Further information about FAIR and GSI is available at www.gsi.de and www.fair-center.eu.

If you consider the described range of responsibilities a personal challenge and are interested in working in an exceptional, technically oriented international environment, please submit your complete application documents, including your salary expectations, your earliest possible starting date, and quoting reference number 26.72-6353, at the latest until 22.05.2026 via the online portal on our website:

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64291 Darmstadt

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