Academic Assistant – Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology (m/f/d)

Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) – The University of the Helmholtz Association In dialogue with society, KIT develops solutions for major challenges – from climate change, energy transition and sustainable use of natural resources to artificial intelligence, technological sovereignty and demographic change. As the University in the Helmholtz Association, KIT combines scientific excellence from knowledge gain to application orientation under one roof – and is thus in a unique position to advance this transformation. As a university of excellence, KIT offers its more than 10,000 employees and its 22 800 students outstanding opportunities to shape a sustainable and resilient future. KIT – Science for Impact. Academic Assistant (w/m/d) Department of Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology Institute of Neutron Physics and Reactor Technology (INR) fixed-term immediately Full time 63.600,00 to 73.200,00 EUR gross per year

In the CORE joint project, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology and its partners develop central technologies for future fusion power plants. Within the scope of these activities, the INR test facility HELOKA is used for the functional validation of various Brutblanket concepts and for the qualification of certain materials and production technologies specifically for these components. HELOKA uses helium at high temperatures and high pressure as a coolant.

In detail, you have the following tasks: Definition, design and planning of the measurement concept for experiments developed to qualify prototypes or validate numerical models/methods within the CORE project Coordination of the adaptation of the test system to new experiments to achieve the test targets with the desired accuracy Support for the control and power supply technology of the systems mentioned, instrumentation of the test objects and cooperation in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the experiments Planning, implementation and acceptance of projects to adapt the plant to new experiments Planning and implementation of safety-oriented shutdown circuits incl. SIL-relevant documentation and selection of instrumentation Coordination of external electrical companies and technical evaluation and acceptance of supplier controls – including programming, control cabinet design and instrumentation performing maintenance and optimization tasks such as the integration of new components and their commissioning, taking into account the interfaces to other systems for the HELOKA plant Programming of data acquisition and system control for the HELOKA system using Siemens PCS7, including test, implementation and documentation Programming and commissioning of PLC systems (SIEMENS PCS7) and development and maintenance of SCADA/HMI applications Creating scientific and technical reports and publications at national and international level

Complete university studies (Master) of the Department of Electrical Engineering or Automation Technology Multiannual professional experience in the fields of automation technology, data acquisition, control technology and plant control based on Siemens PCS7 Ideally basic knowledge of network technology, LabView and the components of National Instruments Very good knowledge of German and English in word and writing Good MS Office knowledge

Research with effect Work on topics of social relevance – in an excellent scientific environment that makes changes possible. Family friendly The “KIT-Family +” program supports you in the reconciliation of family and work – through childcare, holiday offers, a parent-child office and assistance with family care. Flexible working time Use sliding time, mobile work and 30 days holiday for an optimal work-life balance. Health Under the motto “Fit in KIT – with body, mind and soul” we promote your health with sports courses, offers for mental health and regular screenings. Individual additional benefits Benefit from an occupational pension scheme (VBL), a monthly grant of 25 euros to the BW job ticket, as well as a variety of offers for culture and leisure. Career and development We support you with a structured integration, diverse training opportunities and individual support. So we strengthen your personal growth. .