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Job description:
GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel is a foundation under public law jointly financed by the Federal Republic of Germany (90%) and the State of Schleswig-Holstein (10%). It is one of the internationally leading institutions in the field of marine research.
Through our research and our commitment to the transfer of knowledge and technology, we contribute significantly to the preservation of the function and protection of the ocean for future generations.
Dive with us into the fascinating world of ocean research!
At the GEOMAR Ocean Research Technologies Centre (ORTC), we rely on innovative technologies to unlock the secrets of the oceans. Our "Seagoing Technologies" department manages a variety of complex measurement platforms – including two state-of-the-art, work-class remotely operated vehicles (ROVs): the ROV KIEL 6000 and the ROV PHOCA. These are deployed on German and international research vessels and provide spectacular insights into the deep sea.
To strengthen our dedicated ROV team, we are seeking an
Engineer (m/f/d) for high-tech submersible robots in the field of marine research
at the earliest possible date who will passionately support and further develop our technology.
Job Description:
* Maintenance, repair, and further development of the electrical systems of our submersible robots (ROV KIEL 6000 & PHOCA) and their winches – including spare parts management
* Collaboration with manufacturers, scientists, and users to improve existing and integrate new scientific modules
* Preparation, support, and follow-up of research expeditions
* System mobilization, maintenance, and repairs on land and at sea
* Deployment as an ROV pilot in shift work at sea, including on expeditions lasting several weeks or months
Qualification:
Required:
* Completed university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in mechatronics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a comparable degree
* Sound knowledge and experience in measurement technology and mechanics
* Ability to communicate with diverse groups such as researchers, manufacturers and suppliers, as well as ship crews
* High degree of responsibility and independence
* Ability to work in a team
* Fluent German and good English skills
* Willingness to participate in expeditions and ability to work with physical demands and under changing climatic conditions
Furthermore, the following are desirable:
* Experience with PLC-controlled systems and the operation of frequency converters
* A technical vocational training
* Experience with the use of large-scale equipment in marine research, preferably with the use of submersible robots
* Programming experience (preferably C, C++, Python)
* Knowledge of circuit board design and hardware development
* Manual skills and experience with machine tools
* Experience with hydraulic systems and their control
Sounds exciting? Then apply now!
At a workplace, directly on the Kiel Fjord with many leisure and recreational opportunities, we offer you:
* Good conditions for work-life balance: We offer, among other things, the possibility of mobile working and individual working time arrangements, vacation courses for the children of our employees, and good support in finding a place in a daycare center at the Kiel site
* Support services for professional and personal life situations
* An exciting work environment with the opportunity to provide important impetus for the development of sustainable solutions
* Exciting topics in an international environment
* Work in the field of marine and climate research, a forward-looking area with social significance
* 30 vacation days + additional time off at Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve
* Company pension plan and capital-forming benefits
This position is limited to two years, with the option of permanent employment.
Remuneration depends on qualifications and the assigned tasks, up to pay group E 12 (TVöD-Bund). Regular weekly working hours correspond to full-time employment. The position is not divisible; flexible working hours are generally possible in consultation with the supervisor.
GEOMAR is committed to promoting women. Applications from women are therefore expressly welcomed. GEOMAR is committed to employing people with severe disabilities. Therefore, applicants with severe disabilities will be given priority if they are appropriately qualified.
Please submit your complete, comprehensive application documents no later than 14th September 2025s via our application portal at the following link:
Online application
As soon as the selection procedure has finished, all your application data will be removed according to data protection regulation.
For further information regarding the position and research unit please contact Dr. James Taylor (jtaylor(at)geomar.de).
We will answer all your questions if you send us an e-mail to bewerbung(at)geomar.de. In doing so, please refer to the keyword “Mechatronik Ing. ROV”.
For further information on GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel or the Helmholtz Association, please visit or
GEOMAR is committed to an objective and non-discriminatory personnel selection. Our job advertisements address all people. We expressly renounce the submission of application photos.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
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The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges to assure the future of our society. With more than 47.500 people on staff in 18 national Research Centers and an annual budget of more than 6 billion euros, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization. The name Helmholtz stands for concerted research, in which networks form the key principle behind inquiring thought and action.
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The Helmholtz Association performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society and industry. To succeed in meeting these responsibilities, Helmholtz concentrates its work in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Information, Matter, as well as Aeronautics, Space and Transport. Within each of these fields, research programs are developed by our scientists and regularly evaluated by renowned international experts. Their evaluation forms the basis for the program-oriented funding that is allocated to Helmholtz research. Within the six research fields, Helmholtz scientists cooperate with each other and with external partners – working across disciplinary, organizational and national borders.
Moreover, Helmholtz specializes in large-scale research infrastructures – from accelerator facilities, earth observation satellites, research ships to supercomputers. They form the basis for scientific advances in tackling global societal challenges. Managing national research infrastructure is part of the Helmholtz Association's mission.
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Helmholtz scientists, a high-performance infrastructure and modern and efficient research management are the ingredients to the Helmholtz Association‘s success and global impact.
Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential. Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association.
The Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Research Schools at almost all Helmholtz Centers provide doctoral students with the general and specific skills and training they need, as well as ample opportunity to network. The period following a doctorate is decisive in determining the direction and success of a scientific career. For this reason, we established Career Development Centers for postdoctoral researchers in the Helmholtz Centers. This equips young researchers with the skills they need to go on to head a Helmholtz Investigator Group, for example. As an Investigator Group leader, junior scientists can independently set up their own group to conduct research in their specialist field and acquire management skills.
Within its talent management strategy, the Helmholtz Association pays special attention to the increased recruitment of talented female scientists both from Germany and abroad. To this end, there are currently two funding programs supporting this policy: and Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Funding for the recruitment of leading international female scientists (W3) .
The increasing complexity of the content, structures and framework conditions of scientific work today requires researchers to organize their projects, their employees and, of course, themselves in a highly professional and effective way. In response to these demands, we have set up the Helmholtz Leadership Academy to provide leaders in science with professional management training. Furthermore, the Helmholtz network provides a platform for the alumni of the Helmholtz Leadership Academy to come together and share their experiences of leadership, career development and lifelong learning.
All of this combined makes the 18 Research Centers of the Helmholtz Association a highly attractive environment for talented researchers from all over the world.
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0049-30-206329-0
Location
Anna-Louisa-Karsch-Str. 2
Berlin
Berlin
10178
Germany