Electrical Engineer in the Field of Hydrogen

At the Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems IWES, the energy transition becomes a reality every day. Our focus topics are: offshore wind energy, hydrogen, test infrastructure and digitization. More than 400 employees - including around 100 students - from over 50 countries work at nine locations in scientific and non-scientific teams on the development of innovative methods to accelerate the expansion of the wind energy and hydrogen economy, minimize risks, and increase cost efficiency. Do you want to join us in shaping a sustainable future?

Be part of change

You will be part of the group "HLB - Hydrogen Lab Bremerhaven" at our site in Bremerhaven. We operate a hydrogen test field, HLB for short, with an extensive test infrastructure, which we utilize to research the interaction between wind turbines and electrolytic hydrogen production in greater detail. We test electrolyzers, fuel cells, and other components, both individually and in combination, with respect to the dynamic performance and integration of wind energy into the energy system of the future. At present, the team consists of four employees and several students. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.

You will take on tasks in the planning, setting up, and testing of electrical systems such as medium-voltage, low-voltage, and converter systems in the hydrogen economy sector. This will include advancing the technical integration of new DUTs by aligning interface data and planning, implementing, or coordinating the electrical connection. Depending on the respective test requirements, you will be responsible for the coordination with the local grid operator and organize joint test projects with other groups within IWES. In future research and industry projects, you will plan system modifications and expansions, coordinate companies and tenders for the implementation, and perform both the commissioning and operation yourself and/or supervise necessary steps.

In addition, you will be part of the HLB's operations team and involved in day-to-day operations on site. This will include hands-on tasks such as operating converters and switchgears as well as troubleshooting. In the future, you should also obtain switch operation authorization, enabling you to offer support in electrical safety procedures and operations at the HLB. Furthermore, you will author publications on our scientific findings and publish them in specialist journals.

What you contribute

You have completed your diploma or master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a similar subject. Did you perhaps also complete vocational training in the field of electrical engineering beforehand? Are you familiar with designing and operating medium- and low-voltage systems, and do you understand the relevant requirements and considerations? Perhaps you also have experience in test bench operation? Great, then you should definitely keep reading!

It would be an advantage if you have already gathered experience working on EU-funded projects, maybe even in a technical project management role. Are you also familiar with programming in Python? Wonderful! Do not worry if your profile does not cover everything yet: You can also develop with us. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level - a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier.

What we offer

We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!

Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this for yourself!

Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app. For sustainable mobility, you can also benefit from the Deutschland-Ticket as a job ticket.

If you would like to find out more information about the IWES, our research aspects, and your future colleagues, please visit our career website:

The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

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 have any further questions, please contact:
Ms. Michelle Padberg
People & Development
The entire team is on hand to assist you further.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: +49 471 14 290-230

Only online applications via the portal can be considered.
Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.

Fraunhofer Institute for Wind Energy Systems

Requisition Number: 83679 Application Deadline: 04/05/2026