Automation Engineer

Are you a passionate engineer that likes new technologies and constant challenges? 

Join the Mads Clausen Institute at the University of Southern Denmark in Sønderborg. As an automation engineer you will be working closely with the lab managers to support the different units in house in various tasks. The Centre for Advanced Photovoltaics and Thin-film Energy Devices does research and development within new types of organic and thin-film solar cells from small devices up to roll-to-roll manufacturing. The NanoSYD department focuses on basic and applied research in sensors, nanophotonics, nanoplasmonics, microfluidics, new transistor technologies and much more. The departments are supported by the Centre for Materials Analysis and Characterization that apart of being the center consultancy and assistance for industry and academia to analyze and characterize materials and devices, provides support in terms of troubleshooting, repairs, and maintenance of the facilities to assure research never stops. 

What you’ll do:

• Support two departments in engineering tasks
• Maintenance and support of vacuum systems
• Support in the upgrade and maintenance of laboratories and infrastructure
• Design and fabricate parts for systems such as evaporators, slot die coater, sample holders etc. 
• Be part of the unit supporting the cleanroom infrastructure

Your profile:

• Msc in Mechatronics, Automation, Mechanical engineering or relevant field. 
• Good knowledge of automation and mechanical/electrical drawings
• Experience with CAD design software such as NX
• Experience with lab work or be willing to learn
• Experience with cleanroom environment and vacuum systems is a plus
• Ability to collaborate closely with the team and perform the tasks in time
• Languages: English (professional level) / Danish is a plus

You are: 

• Detail-oriented, with a passion for technology and science.
• A strong team player who thrives in collaborative environments but can also work independently.
• Flexible, responsible, and driven by continuous improvement.
• Eager to contribute to a culture of quality and excellence.
• Able to work in a multicultural environment. 

Employment period is for one year, starting April 1, 2025, with the possibility of extension.

Application deadline is February 18, 2025 at 23.59.59 o'clock.

For further information please contact Arkadiusz Goszczak, at phone no. + 45 65504927 or by email [email protected].

Employment shall take place in accordance with the framework agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Application must include cover letter, CV and certificate. All documents in connection with the application should not contain CPR number (civil registration number) – in that case, the CPR number must be crossed out. 

All attached files must be in Adobe PDF format.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.