Service Technician (Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications) | Servicetechnikerin/Servicetechniker (m/w/d) der Fachrichtung Elektrotechnik oder Nachrichtentechnik

BAV Dienstsitz Aurich

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland
Published Jul 2, 2025
Full-time
Permanent

Job Summary

The German Weather Service (DWD) is seeking a dedicated Service Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications to join their Service and Logistics department in Potsdam. This role involves the independent installation, testing, and maintenance of meteorological measurement and transmission equipment at various ground stations, including those at international airports. The successful candidate will also contribute to system analysis, troubleshooting, and the creation of technical documentation. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional to work with modern measurement instruments crucial for providing essential weather and climate information to the public and economy, while potentially transitioning into a civil servant position.

Required Skills

Education

State-certified technician (staatlich geprüfte/r Techniker/in) in Electrical Engineering or Telecommunications, or a relevant vocational training in Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications.

Experience

  • Professional experience as a certified technician in electrical engineering or telecommunications, or a relevant completed vocational training in electrical engineering/telecommunications
  • Experience as a qualified electrician
  • Experience with physically demanding tasks
  • Experience working at heights (e.g., climbing masts and lattice towers)
  • Willingness to conduct single and multi-day business trips
  • Willingness to participate in an on-call system

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Basic)

Additional

  • Must possess a valid car driver's license and be willing to drive a company vehicle. Must be medically fit for physically demanding tasks and working at heights. Must pass a security clearance according to §7 LuftSiG and § 9 SÜG within the probationary period. Consent to participate in the on-call system is required. Ability to work in Potsdam, Germany.