Head of FabLab and Engineering Projects at 42 Wolfsburg / Berlin e. V.

About 42 Wolfsburg / Berlin e. V.

42 Wolfsburg / Berlin e. V. is a recently launched disruptive higher education NGO/nonprofit and will educate 1200 students at a time to become cutting-edge tech professionals free of charge in a practice- and project-based peer learning environment. 42 Wolfsburg / Berlin e. V. is based on the internationally renowned concept of Ecole 42 founded in Paris in 2013 and now trains 10'000 students at more than 40 schools around the globe. At 42 we set out to educate future software engineers to build the digital infrastructure of our society. We aim to build a vibrant learning community for students and employees. We strive to think and act like a startup but have the strategic support from industry partners and the successful brand, content and infrastructure of the global 42 network.

Tasks

As Head of FabLab and Engineering Projects at 42, you will be an entrepreneurial role model for all our students regarding topics such as IoT, robotics, microcontrollers, embedded systems, future mobility and other DIY topics in general. While supporting our students and external members hands-on and ensuring a working prototyping infrastructure, you will also design the strategic development and impact of the Labs. You will be part of a dynamic forward-thinking team. Your primary location will be the FabLab at 42 Wolfsburg, but your innovations and strategies will also be implemented at 42 Berlin.

• Innovation, research and education at the frontier of mobility, cyber-physical systems and digital health
• Drive innovative projects on the interface between technology, art and culture that can represent 42 Wolfsburg / Berlin at events, conferences, and festivals
• Develop new educational formats for the FabLabs in Wolfsburg and Berlin
• Build-up of a motivated community of students and locals
• Onboarding and coaching FabLab members
• Manage the FabLabs and its members (procurement roadmap, requests, instructions, defining machinery owners, bookings, etc.)

Requirements

Research shows that men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Meanwhile, women or people with protected characteristics often only apply if they check every box. So if you feel you could be great for this role but don't meet every single item on the list, please get in touch either way. We'd love to work out the potential together.

• Proficiency in a programming language like C, C++, Java
• Experience with scripting, e.g. python
• Experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems like ROS, Arduino
• Technical experience in making things: 3D printing (SLA / FDM), laser cutting, etc.
• Hacker mindset - nothing is impossible to make
• P2P Educational experience, e.g. in the FabLab community or a 42 school
• Communication, organizational and social skills to manage FabLab members, supplies, bookings, events, etc.
• In-depth knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Automotive & Mobility, AI/ML, Mechatronics/CPS/IoT, Digital Health, InfoSec, industrial automation

Benefits

• Shape the culture, processes, environment and technology of the two 42 FabLabs
• Freedom to pursue your specific projects in research and development
• Our commitment to supporting your professional and personal development. Budget for seminars and conferences, internal training, and German courses

Celebrate individual differences, come together as a team

At 42 we strongly believe in the value of individual differences and human diversity. We are proud of our inclusive and flexible work culture, recognizing each employee for their individual strengths and talents.

Applicants who choose to share protected characteristics with us and who meet the role requirements will be treated with priority.