Inspection Expert / Acceptance Inspector, Signalling and Control Technology
GFK Ingenieure GmbH
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Hannover • Germany
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About the role
- Carrying out acceptance tests in the Signalling and Control Technology (Leit- und Sicherungstechnik) department
- Leading the inspection team technically and organizationally during acceptance testing
- Evaluating and inspecting installations in the field of signalling and control technology
- Checking compliance with applicable laws and technical regulations, and verifying the suitability of systems and components for use in signalling installations
- Reviewing the permissible use and application of approved parts, components, materials and systems in hardware or software
- Preparing inspection notes and expert reports
- Expanding qualifications across any technology — from legacy systems (e.g. SpDr S 60) to new technologies such as ESTW, DSTW or ETCS
- Ensuring the quality of planning during construction and implementation
- Willingness to occasionally work on-site at weekends, public holidays or at night
- Supporting projects through technical consultancy and analysing solution approaches as required
- Transferring knowledge to our planning and project engineers as well as construction supervisors
- Ensuring processes for continuous quality assurance
- Working independently and responsibly within a team and providing support as a mentor
- Further developing your skills through internal and external training
Requirements
- You have a degree in electrical engineering or a comparable field and are recognized by the German Federal Railway Authority (Eisenbahn-Bundesamt) as an inspection expert/acceptance inspector in the area of Signalling and Control Technology
- You meet the medical fitness requirements in accordance with § 48 EBO (German Railway Construction and Operation Regulations)
- Confident use of common MS Office tools is part of your daily work; you are also comfortable with the associated hardware and software
- You work independently and in a structured way and take responsibility for your tasks
- With your quick comprehension and high motivation, you drive topics forward proactively and keep an overview even in demanding situations
- You are a team player who convinces through loyalty, strong communication skills and assertiveness
- For on-site assignments, you ideally hold a Class B driving licence
Benefits
- Family-like and team-oriented company environment
- Regular team events with lots of fun (company runs, charity tournaments, Christmas parties, spontaneous BBQ sessions)
- New Work — private offices, open-plan areas or comfortable lounge-style office furniture
- Modern and ergonomic workstations (height-adjustable desks, high-quality chairs, phone booths, noise-cancelling headphones)
- Flexible working hours and locations — hybrid, full-time (40 h/week)
- We give you a day off on your birthday, and also a day off if you perform voluntary (honorary) duties
- Above-average and fair salary structure
- JobRad: affordable leasing through the employer — employer contribution
- Hansefit — we support your sporting activities
- Salfy: €50 monthly employee benefit for local transport tickets, lunch, internet bills and more
- Great employee discounts with many premium brands
- Company car with private use
- Company health insurance with a €300 health budget per year
- Company pension scheme (€60 employer contribution)
- Our company philosophy connects satisfaction with your work
- Innovations within the company and further training opportunities for you — e.g. in our GFK Academy
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillsindependenceresponsibilityteam playercommunication skillsassertivenessproactive approachquick comprehensionmotivation
Certifications
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