VACANCY NOTICE – 2026-JRC.G.2-KRU-FGIII-003345
FGIII - Technician
Projects: Design & Engineering
Type of contract
Member of the European Commission's contract staff, Function Group III (article 3b of the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants)
Duration of contract 36 months (renewable up to maximum 6 years)
Area Design Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
Place of employment Karlsruhe (DE)
Indicative basic salary
3.475,62 - 4.449,30 € (applicable as of 1st of July 2025)
For more detailed information please consult: Employment Conditions and Net Salary Simulations
We are
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides independent, evidence-based knowledge and science, supporting EU policies to positively impact society.
The current vacancy is with the Infrastructure Unit for the Karlsruhe site in Germany of the Directorate for Nuclear Safety and Security.
The Infrastructure Unit JRC.G.2 supports, coordinates and manages all infrastructure of the JRC Karlsruhe site, including the finalisation and commissioning of the new nuclear laboratory Wing M. It provides the scientific and administrative units with technical services and performs regular maintenance and repairs of technical infrastructure, installations and buildings. The unit ensures functional, safe, cost-effective and modern design, operation and improvement of the infrastructure, delivers utilities and support services and manages the green areas.
Further information: Laboratories - Joint Research Centre - European Commission
The jobholder will be part of a unit of 30 people who all make sure that the buildings and infrastructure are well and safely functioning while ensuring a pleasant working environment for approximately 300 people on site every day. He/she will provide technical support within the Design & Engineering Office at the JRC Karlsruhe site, by developing, designing and improving scientific instruments, components and laboratory equipment for nuclear research and its infrastructure.
We offer
An excellent opportunity to work in a multi-cultural and dynamic environment and a unique opportunity to gain experience within the European Commission. The jobholder will have a friendly working environment where he/she can show and develop his/her competences. JRC-Karlsruhe is situated at the KIT Campus Nord, which can be reached by tram from the centre of Karlsruhe, or by bike through a lovely green stretch of wood.
Children of employees can attend the European School of Karlsruhe. You can find more information about the benefits of working for the European Commission here: Working at the European Commission - European Commission
A job on the JRC Karlsruhe site offers an attractive and diverse international environment, in one of the European Commission’s research centres with state-of-the-art laboratories. Karlsruhe is located in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, a modern industrial location in the heart of Europe. Baden-Württemberg has beautiful and varied landscapes such as Lake Constance and the Black Forest. In addition, Germany is considered one of the safest countries in the world (ref: Global Peace Index) and offers its residents a safe and stable living environment.
Karlsruhe is a university city hosting numerous cultural institutions with a diverse and colourful programme from classic to modern (from castles to modern media and art museums). It is a place with high quality of life.
We propose
The jobholder will provide technical support for the Karlsruhe Infrastructure Unit within the mechanical engineering field, by developing, designing and improving scientific instruments, components and laboratory equipment for nuclear research and its infrastructure.
In addition to design work, the role involves technical documentation, fabrication and assembly follow-up, as well as the preliminary testing and commissioning of equipment in close collaboration with the scientists, laboratory technicians and the workshop personnel.
The job offers a great opportunity to work independently with possibilities to play a defining role in new projects from idea and design phase till its implementation and maintenance - a full life circle.
We look for
We are looking for a candidate preferably with 3 years of experience in design engineering or mechanical engineering. Experience in engineering in science will be an advantage, as well as professional experience in laboratories or industrial facilities.
The successful candidate should have technical skills, a good knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing and material technologies and of modern design/building tools such as 3D CAD software (SolidWorks, Revit, AutoCAD, BIM or similar). The nuclear installations and laboratories also require a good sense of safety and security regulations.
Experience in 3D-printing/additive manufacturing will be a further advantage. Good knowledge of English and another official EU language are required. German language skills will be an asset and encouraged to learn.
You should be able to work independently, and to analyze and structure technical information, and have excellent communication and problem-solving skills. We welcome candidates who work in a proactive way, have planning and organizational capacity and the ability to work in a team.
How to apply
If you are already on a valid CAST FG III reserve list, or you have already applied to the call below, you can directly submit your application at JRC Recruitment Portal.
If not, before applying to this position, you must register for the following databases:
- the Selection process for contract staff | EU Personnel Selection – EU Careers (EPSO CAST FG III), which is used by a wide range of organisations (institutions, bodies, offices and agencies of the European Union), or
The JRC cultivates a workplace based on respect for other people and the environment and embraces non-discriminatory practices and equality of opportunity. In case of equal merit, preference will be given to the gender in minority.