Head of the Working Groups Locking Technology and Doors / Gates / Fire Closures (m/f/d)

Become part of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) with around 40,000 students, 278 courses and approx. 6.700 employees in scientific and scientific support. We are looking for the position: Head of Working Groups Locking Technology and Doors / Gates / Brands (m/w/d) Location: Erlangen Paying group: E 9b TV-L Scope of employment: Full-time (40.10 hours per week) Start of employment: 01.03.2026 Duration: 24 months Application deadline: 21.01.2026 Your workplace: The Unit G3 – Electrical Engineering and Reporting Systems G3 at the Central University Administration (ZUV) of the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) plays a decisive role in the maintenance and monitoring of various technical installations and equipment of the FAU. We shall ensure that these systems are properly operated and that the technical security of our university is guaranteed. Working group G3.4: Locking technology is responsible for the maintenance of closing technology and access control systems. We operate, maintain and control these facilities and carry out technical projects. Working group G3.5: Doors / gates / fire locks ensure operation, maintenance and control of systems and equipment in conjunction with escape control, doors, gates and fire protection doors. The implementation of technical projects and the support for the acquisition of technical equipment are one of our tasks.

Technical management of working groups G3.4: Locking technology and G3.5: Doors / gates / fire closures of up to nine employees with coordination and operational personnel deployment planning as well as work distribution, scheduling and ensuring proper operation Technical support and monitoring of the university-owned closing technology, in particular doors and gates with fire protection requirements, including fault management and technical coordination with internal and external bodies Own-responsible organisation and monitoring of inspections, maintenance, regular inspections and maintenance work on the supervised installations, taking into account the relevant technical regulations and legal requirements support for access control systems in the framework of predefined concepts, including technical planning, Design and management planning and Coordination of implementation in new and rebuilding measures

Cooperation with internal organizational units (e.g. occupational safety) to secure a legally and operationally secure plant

(m/w/d) in the field of mechatronics or electrical engineering or comparable quality with first professional experience Experience with access control systems desirable Knowledge of electrical engineering, in particular the relevant VDE standards, safety regulations and the handling of electrical equipment, is of advantage Basic knowledge of the relevant legal regulations, e.g. operational safety regulations and DGUV regulations, desirable Class B driving licence Secure handling of MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Excellent German knowledge (at least C2 level) Experience in the technical guidance or coordination of employees of advantage Impressed team capacity, reliability and sense of responsibility High organisational capacity and initiative Communication strength and negotiation skills In addition: In the event of appropriate suitability, an indefinite further employment is subsequently provided.

Regular increase in levels and increasing salary by collective agreement for the public service of the countries (TV-L) in relation to insolvency in BayBesG and additional annual special payment Holiday entitlement of 30 days per calendar year at five working days per week with additional free days on 24 and 31. December Flexible working time arrangements and models, as well as the possibility of compensating for additional work by leisure Employment pensions and benefits Family-friendly environment with holiday and child care services Various further education and training opportunities Active health management IT-supported facility management system