Engineer Lab Development and Automation for Robotized Solar Cell Research | Engineer (m/w/d)
Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie GmbH
Job Summary
Join a dynamic team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Berlin, focusing on robotized solar cell research. This role involves taking a leading position in developing and setting up a next-generation photovoltaic laboratory, specifically integrating robotic systems into inert atmosphere gloveboxes for automated wet-chemical processing. You will operate and control robotic instruments, contribute to custom software solutions, and collaborate with external technology partners. A key part of the role is ensuring operational efficiency through regular test measurements, supporting tender processes, and maintaining lab-safety documentation. The ideal candidate will possess strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot instrumentation and software challenges, contributing to the acceleration of high-performance photovoltaic materials discovery and optimization.
Required Skills
Education
Technical education or degree in engineering, physics, physical chemistry, materials science, or a related field
Experience
- Practical experience in laboratory instrumentation or process automation
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment, gloveboxes, or vacuum systems
- Experience in setting up or maintaining controlled-atmosphere environments
- Practical knowledge in automation or robotics for scientific or industrial applications
- Ability to configure, operate, and troubleshoot robotic systems
Languages
Additional
- Not specified