Your areas of activity with us

• You teach in the Mechatronics field of the bachelor programme Automotive and Vehicle Engineering; you deliver courses in electrical engineering, measurement technology, and on batteries and electrical energy converters.
• You support students in their project work and supervise bachelor and master theses; you lead the E-Mobility LAB.
• You independently acquire and carry out research projects in the field of vehicle mechatronics.
• You initiate and organise conferences, seminars, and laboratory visits.
• You support student recruitment and manage public relations by representing the speciality area and BFH to interested parties and our partners.

Your background, ideally

• Degree from a university at MSc/HES/EPFL level in automotive engineering, mechanical engineering, or electrical engineering; extensive professional experience in vehicle engineering.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanics as well as electrical drives, power electronics, and electrical machines; strong technical skills in digital data processing.
• Enjoyment in interacting with young students, experience in higher education; the university didactics certificate can be obtained internally at BFH.
• Experience in acquiring and managing applied research projects, network of contacts in the national and/or international automotive sector.
• Native French or German speaker with very good knowledge of the other language (languages of instruction: French and German); professional communication in English.

Some of our strengths

We conduct practice-related research activities, develop solutions useful to the economy, culture, and society in general, on a regional, Swiss, and international level. It is extremely interesting work, but also rewarding and enriching. Our knowledge meets current challenges and we pass it on to those studying at the BFH or who are furthering their education while working. We have great future projects. We join forces to contribute effectively to the development of a sustainable society, concerned about its health and distinguished by its digital maturity. This creates ideal prospects to support your work within our school.

I will support you throughout the application process

Benedikt Oderbolz HR Advisor T +41 31 848 31 48

For questions regarding the position

Prof. Peter Affolter Head of Automotive Engineering T +41 32 321 65 97

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