Technician at the Mads Clausen Institute at SDU Sønderborg - Job Vacancy

At the Mads Clausen Institute (MCI) in Sønderborg a position as a technician is vacant with employment starting October 1st, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. MCI, which is part of the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark and located both in Odense and in Sønderborg, currently has more than 100 employees in education, research and innovation. In Sønderborg, MCI consists of the NanoSYD centre, the Center for Materials Analysis and Characterization (CMAC) and the Center for Advanced Photovoltaics (CAPE). During the last years we have been in a process of constant expansion. To further strengthen our technical research and innovation activities within MCI, we are looking for a flexible and ambitious technician. As a technician you will be working closely with the lab managers to support the different units in-house in the fulfillment of various tasks.

• working closely with the lab managers to support the different units in-house in the fulfillment of various tasks
• supports upgrades and maintains laboratories and research infrastructures
• operates and maintains laboratory and workshop equipment
• likes to be a sparring partner for colleagues, researchers and students

• educated as an industrial technician or similar
• ability to collaborate closely with the team and execute tasks in time
• detail-oriented, with a passion for technology and science
• flexible, responsible, and driven by the will for continuous improvement
• eager to contribute to a culture of quality, diversity and excellence
• able to work in a multicultural environment
• can communicate in Danish and English
• experience with the manufacturing of parts by CNC milling is a plus
• experience with CAD design software such as NX is a plus; willingness to learn corresponding competences is expected