TUM Test Field Manager (m/f/d)

29.10.2024, Nichtwissenschaftliches Personal

We are seeking an experienced and motivated individual to manage and coordinate the activities at the TUM test field for automated and connected traffic in Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen South of Munich at the premises of the company IABG GmbH.

The TUM Chair of Traffic Engineering and Control is looking for a staff member for the newly established TUM test field laboratory in Ottobrunn/Taufkirchen, starting as soon as possible. As the Test Field Manager, you will manage the daily operations of TUM of the test field, coordinate the operation of TUM research experiments, and ensure that the TUM test environment functions smoothly. This includes overseeing the maintenance of research vehicles and guaranteeing that necessary infrastructure, such as traffic signals and sensors, is always operational.

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management:

• Oversee the daily functioning of the TUM test field, ensuring all hardware components (e.g., traffic signals, sensors, network equipment) are operating correctly.
• Work as an interface between TUM and the test field manager at IABG.
• Monitor and maintain system infrastructure, identifying and resolving operational issues to minimize downtime.

Research Experiments Coordination:

• Act as the primary point of contact at TUM for all activities at the test field, coordinating between various teams and projects.
• Schedule test sessions, manage resource allocation, and ensure smooth execution of experiments.
• Ensure efficient use of the test field's capabilities.

Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance:

• Supervise the upkeep and technical servicing of the test field’s research vehicles, ensuring they are always in good condition for testing.
• Implement regular maintenance schedules for hardware (e.g., traffic signals, road sensors, communication systems) and software systems.

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations and protocols for testing.
• Train staff and researchers on the correct use of equipment and safety protocols.

Innovation and Continuous Improvement:

• Stay updated with technological advancements in automated traffic systems and propose upgrades or new technologies for the test field.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the test field’s operational efficiency and research output.

Your Qualifications:

• Preferably a degree in traffic engineering, automotive engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in project management.
• Technical skills, preferably with traffic signals, automation, or sensor networks.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.
• Fluent in English and German for coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in the maintenance and operation of research vehicles is desirable.

Our Offer:

We offer a full-time position as university staff with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. Payment will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L). The actual salary depends on academic experience, family situation, tax classification, etc.

TUM strives to increase the proportion of women in its workforce and explicitly encourages applications from qualified women. Applications from disabled persons with essentially the same qualifications will be given preference.

Your Application:

If you are interested in joining our team, please send your application along with a CV and supporting documents to the Chair of Traffic Engineering and Control of the Technical University of Munich, Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Bogenberger, Arcisstraße 21, 80333 München.

Email your application to: klaus.bogenberger@tum.de

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