EMPA
Dübendorf
Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a)
- 08 September 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
About the job
Group Leader Electrical 80% - 100% (a)
Materials science and technology are our passion. With our cutting-edge research, the approximately 1,100 employees at Empa make decisive contributions for the benefit of society towards a liveable future. Empa is a research institution within the ETH domain.
The Electrical group within the Technical Service ensures the safe and reliable operation of a state-of-the-art research infrastructure. Our electrical systems range from classic building technology installations to sophisticated research and special installations. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a committed leader who combines solid electrical expertise with enthusiasm for leadership, training, and hands-on work. 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 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 optimisation measures
- Ensuring availability and operational safety of high and low voltage systems as well as other electrical systems
- Support of infrastructure and electrical projects and contribution of optimisation proposals
- Responsibility for the training of our electrical installer apprentices EFZ
- Participation in on-call duty according to deployment planning
Your Profile
- Training as an electrical installer EFZ with further education in electrical project management or a comparable qualification
- Trainer course advantageous
- Several years of professional and leadership experience in the electrical field
- Sound knowledge of electrical systems, standards and regulations (NIV, NIN, ESTI, SUVA etc.)
- Experience in operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage systems
- Enjoyment in leading employees as well as training apprentices
- Structured, solution-oriented and responsible working style
- Hands-on mentality and pleasure in being technically active yourself
Our Offer
You can expect a varied leadership role in a unique research environment. You take responsibility for a versatile electrical infrastructure and work daily with committed specialists. You 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 design
- 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
- Workplace Dübendorf
- Starting date 01.10.2026 or by arrangement
"a" in our job advertisements stands for "all". We live a culture of inclusion and respect. Everyone who is interested in innovative, sustainable and meaningful activities is welcome with us - that is all that matters.
We look forward to receiving your complete online application. Please submit it exclusively via our application portal. Applications by e-mail or post will not be considered.
Nadja Nenzi,
Head of HR Department / Vocational Training Coordinator
Head of HR Department / Vocational Training Coordinator
Questions?
Marco Boller marco.boller@empa.ch
Head of Technology & Operations
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Your Future Workplace
Empa
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
Ueberlandstrasse 129
8600 Dübendorf
Empa as an Employer
Innovative, sustainable, meaningful activities
Creating added value for society
International, multicultural working environment
Scope for design and development
Culture of inclusion and respect
Excellent compatibility of different life areas
Multiple award-winning and certified employer
Discounts for train, mobile, childcare, catering, and more
