Head of Technology - Requisition Number: 83202

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for our economy and society – more precisely: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow.
Future. Discover. Together.
Excellent research and innovation are at the centre of the work of the HHI - Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications. We are a world leader in researching mobile and optical communication networks and systems as well as the coding of video signals and data processing. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

Be part of change

• Management of the technical department, consisting of operational and building services engineering as well as the company's own workshop
• Ensuring the regular operation of building and operational technology and proper functionality
• Identifying maintenance measures and necessary repairs, as well as creating service descriptions and obtaining bids in accordance with procurement regulations
• Deployment planning for tradespeople, coordination and prioritization of work, and final inspection
• Monitoring compliance with maintenance cycles and prescribed inspections, tendering maintenance contracts
• Application, implementation, and monitoring of projects, including schedule and budget control
• Collaboration with institute and administrative management, all departments, authorities, architects, and specialist planners, as well as the construction department of the Fraunhofer headquarters
• Preparation of energy consumption data, documentation of energy-saving measures, and planning of further savings opportunities for regular energy audits
• Documentation of all work on technical systems and project data in accordance with the specified documentation system 

What you contribute

• A degree in building services engineering, facility management, or process engineering; ideally, you also have experience in managing employees
• Experience in the maintenance and repair of operational and building services equipment
• Very good technical knowledge in at least one of the following areas: gas supply, indoor air and refrigeration technology, or building automation
• Basic knowledge of preventive fire protection is required
• Good basic knowledge of the relevant technical regulations (VDE standards, TRBS, BetrSichV, etc.)
• Understanding of technical processes and fault detection
• Ability to work independently and in a service-oriented manner, flexibility, communication and teamwork skills – even in work-intensive situations
• A constructive and goal-oriented working style
• Initial experience in leading small groups, strong persuasiveness, confident manner, and good negotiation skills
• Very good written and spoken German at level C2
• Basic knowledge of English
• Suitability for working in clean rooms
• Willingness to occasionally perform necessary work on weekends

What we offer

• Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
• Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)
• Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
• Open and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
• Flexible working hours 
• Extensive training-, health- and sports offers
• Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket
• Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.
 
The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications – regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Our tasks are diverse and adaptable – for applicants with disabilities, we work together to find solutions that best promote their abilities. 

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future. 

Ready for a change? Then apply now and make a difference! Once we have received your online application, you will receive an automatic confirmation of receipt. We will then get back to you as soon as possible and let you know what happens next.

If you require further information about this position, please contact:

Dr. Kristijan Posilovic
E-mail: kristijan.posilovic@hhi.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 83202                Application Deadline: 03/29/2026