Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a)

Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1'100 employees of Empa make decisive contributions to the welfare of society for a livable future. Empa is a research institution of the ETH domain. The Electrical group within the Technical Services ensures the safe and reliable operation of a state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our electrotechnical systems range from classic building technology systems to sophisticated research and special installations. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed leader who combines their sound electrical expertise with a passion for leadership, training, and practical cooperation. The role includes both leadership responsibility and active participation in complex technical systems. Your tasks ### • Technical and personnel leadership of the Electrical group as well as promotion and further development of employees and apprentices • Responsibility for the safe, economical, and trouble-free operation of the electrotechnical 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-voltage and low-voltage systems as well as other electrotechnical systems • Support for infrastructure and electrical projects as well as contributing optimization suggestions • Responsibility for the training of our apprentices Electrical Installation Technician EFZ • Participation in on-call service according to the deployment plan Your profile ### • Training as Electrical Installation Technician EFZ with further training 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 • Sound knowledge of electrotechnical systems, standards, and regulations (NIV, NIN, ESTI, SUVA etc.) • Experience in the operation and maintenance of medium- and low-voltage systems • Enjoyment in leading employees as well as in training apprentices • Structured, solution-oriented, and responsible way of working • Hands-on mentality as well as enjoyment in being technically active yourself Our offer ### A varied leadership role in a unique research environment awaits you with us. You will take responsibility for a versatile electrical infrastructure and work daily with dedicated specialists. In doing so, you will combine leadership tasks with practical technical activity and make a direct contribution to the success of research at Empa. We offer you: • A responsible leadership position with great creative freedom • 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 • Place of work Dübendorf • Start date as of 01.10.2026 or by arrangement "a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. All people are welcome with us who desire innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities - only that counts. We look forward to your complete online application. Please submit this exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or by post will not be considered. Nadja Nenzi, Head of Department Human Resources / Vocational Training Coordinator   Questions? ###   Marco Boller Head of Technical & Operations Real Estate \-