Job Description
GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt operates one of the leading particle accelerators for science. Currently, the new FAIR (Facility for Antiproton and Ion Research) one of the world's largest research projects, will be built in international cooperation. GSI and FAIR offer the opportunity to work together in this international environment with a team of employees committed to ensure each day to conduct world-class science.
Engineering (ENG) with its organizational units Mechanical Design (MDS), Mechanical Integration (MIN) and NC Magnets and Alignment (NCM), performs central tasks in the field of mechanical engineering for GSI and FAIR. This includes concept development together with the requesting specialist departments, design and production support through to the digital integration of all mechanical system components. Engineering is also in charge of the complete system responsibility for all required normal-conducting magnets for the campus and the fine adjustment of all relevant accelerator parts. In its function, Engineering acts as a scientific and technical service provider for all scientific and technical facilities on campus.
For the Engineering department we are looking for a
Head of Engineering Department (m/f/d)
Reference number: 24.86-6700
- Head of the Engineering department (ENG)
- Ensuring the implementation of design services coordinated with internal clients
- Supervision of external design work and integration of (external) data into internal data processing systems (CAD, SAP PLM, archive)
- Achievement of project goals for work packages in responsibility of the ENG department
- Supporting other organizational units with upgrade measures, new systems, shutdown work and other measures to ensure accelerator operation
- Taking on challenges at the interface to science to ensure scientific experiments
- Intercultural work combined with the service philosophy for technology and science in mind
- Development of plant standards and ensuring compliance with these in engineering
- Further development of engineering with regard to modern design and production methods
- Close exchange with organizational units regarding special technical know-how for e.g. joining technology, electroplating and in-house production
- Continuation and expansion of the data processing strategy for design, digital mock-up and GSI workshops as well as for other users of the GSI CAD system.
- Engineer (m/f/d) with a degree, preferably in mechanical engineering. Doctorate an advantage
- Many years of international management experience in matrix organizations
- Experience in the management of major projects in the public and private sector
- Expertise in the design, commissioning and operation of complex machinery and equipment
- Experience in technical systems, mechanical engineering, CAD/CAM (CATIA V5) and SAP PDM as well as openness for the application of latest technologies and processes
- Experience in the strategic alignment of organizations with analytical consideration of processes and integration into change processes
- Structured, solution-oriented approach with strong conceptual and implementation skills
- Quick comprehension and penetration of highly complex problems
- Natural leader with diplomatic skills and intercultural sensitivity
- Experience in accelerator technology, especially cryogenics and vacuum, and in the fundamentals of accelerator physics
- Business fluent in German, fluent in English, willingness to travel worldwide.
a permanent position with the salary and benefits based on the Collective Agreement for the German Public Service (TVöD-Bund) effective at GSI.
GSI supports the vocational development of women. Therefore, women are especially encouraged to apply for the position.
Severely handicapped persons will be preferentially considered when equally qualified.
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