Laboratory Engineer / Technical Lead (High-Frequency Systems) | Laboringenieur/in / Technische Leitung (25301)

Job Summary

This critical role involves serving as the Technical Lead responsible for the operation, maintenance, and strategic development of the entire technological and measurement infrastructure within the High-Frequency Systems department at the University of Wuppertal. The incumbent will ensure continuous, safe operation, including managing DFG equipment centers and large-scale instruments like laser-based optoelectronic testers and 6G laboratory equipment (AWGs, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers). Key responsibilities include overseeing structural and technical functionality, diagnosing complex operational faults, managing construction projects, and organizing installations and repairs of specialized laboratory systems (electronics, vacuum, compressed air, climate control). The position also requires developing custom software solutions using C++, Python, and LabVIEW for controlling lab equipment, managing chip-packaging processes (wire bonding, PCB design), and acting as the Safety Officer, providing mandatory safety training in both German and English.