Technik

Official title: Elektroniker:in für Instandhaltung Schienenfahrzeuge

Location: Husum, Germany — Rödemisfeld 2a | Employment information: Full-time, permanent

The Electronics Technician for Rail Vehicle Maintenance role is focused on bringing regional trains into a condition suitable for operation. The employer expects independent maintenance and fault-analysis work after successful qualification and familiarisation. A technician in this post works with electronic installations inside and outside the vehicles and also becomes familiar with mechanical elements.

The job notice gives equal importance to technical execution and responsible conduct. It calls for a person who approaches tasks with commitment, practical skill and a willingness to accept responsibility. It also describes a contribution to repair development and quality improvement, so observations from maintenance activity can inform how future work is approached.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance work and fault analyses on regional passenger trains independently after successful qualification and induction.
• Work on electronic components in interior installations and exterior installations of the trains.
• Become familiar with mechanical components in addition to the electrical aspects of the work.
• Perform disassembly and assembly activities for parts and assemblies.
• Take an active part in maintenance qualification programmes and apply the knowledge gained in practice.
• Help make trains available in a punctual, operationally safe and traffic-ready condition for passengers.
• Contribute ideas for new repair solutions and improvements to quality.

Qualifications

• Completed vocational training as an electronics technician, electrician or in another electrical engineering trade.
• Willingness to approach new technical subjects and to acquire and use additional qualifications.
• Readiness to work in a two-shift system, including shift work on weekends and public holidays.
• A committed approach to assigned work, practical manual ability and willingness to take responsibility.
• Flexibility, willingness to perform under pressure, teamwork and collegial conduct.
• Preferred: professional experience in the maintenance of rail vehicles.

Skills and Competencies

• Electrical-trade knowledge grounded in completed vocational training.
• Fault-analysis capability for regional train maintenance after the relevant preparation period.
• Practical competence in component disassembly and assembly.
• Ability to learn about both electronic and mechanical vehicle components.
• Collaborative, responsible and resilient working behaviour.
• Constructive technical thinking for repair solutions and quality improvement.

Benefits and Employment Information

• Full-time, permanent employment is stated for the position.
• Published annual gross pay range of €42,000 to €45,000, depending on professional experience, qualification, allowances and bonuses.
• Sixteen free journeys within Germany each year, plus further travel reductions including a commuter job ticket and reduced-price accompanying travel for family and friends.
• Employee shopping offers, with changing offers that may include mobile contracts, insurance, hotel-chain reductions, fashion and lifestyle items.
• Additional employment information includes occupational pension provision and employment security.