Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana
Responsible of a photovoltaic
testing laboratory
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI), active in
the fields of the constructed and natural environment, economics, innovative technologies, applied arts, health and social care, education and learning, theater and music,
opens a position as Responsible of a photovoltaic testing laboratory at the Institute
for Applied Sustainability to the Built Environment (ISAAC) of the Department of Environment, Construction and Design (DACD), based in Lamone (Lugano). The position
is on a permanent basis and requires a full-time commitment (100%).
Requirements
◆◆ University of Applied Science / Polytechnical or equivalent engineering education in electro-technics, electronics or materials
science.
◆◆ Proven technical and management skills; knowledge of the ISO,
IEC EN standards.
◆◆ Several years of practical work experience in an accredited testing laboratory, specific experience in the photovoltaics field will
be considered a plus.
◆◆ Experience in conducting a team, communication skills and
managing all formal aspects.
◆◆ Fluency in spoken and written Italian and English; knowledge of
German will be an advantage.
We offer
◆◆ The opportunity to actively contribute to the development of
the testing activities while cooperating closely with the research
team and promoting new activities.
◆◆ A continuously evolving dynamic environment within a motivated young and growing team.
◆◆ A unique laboratory, firmly integrated in a consolidated and internationally acknowledged network.
The requirements for this position are published in the “Direttive
interne SUPSI” (direttiva 7A, art. 2) as well as in the “Regolamento
del personale SUPSI” at www.supsi.ch (see SUPSI, Documenti ufficiali). Further information can be requested from the Director
of the ISAAC:
Roman Rudel
+41 (0)58 666 63 50
roman.rudel@supsi.ch
The application containing a cover letter, a resumé, diplomas
and certificates must be submitted latest by May 15th 2015, and
will be accepted only via the official online form.
Incomplete applications, sent after the deadline or submitted to
any other address will not be considered.
Data di pubblicazione 17.04.2015
Tasks and responsibilities
◆◆ Leading testing activities on photovoltaic modules and cells
in an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
◆◆ Conduction of the technical staff and coordination of activities concerning the laboratory’s testing equipment with the
ISAAC researchers.
◆◆ Planning and coordination of test activities and contribution
to further development.
◆◆ Management of the maintenance and calibration of the
equipment.
◆◆ Cooperation with the ISAAC Quality Manager with reference to the ISO 17025 accreditation and updating the quality
management system.
◆◆ Care of customer relations in all technical aspects and representation of the laboratory before national and international
authorities and institutions.