Job-ID: 2026-03-KHOR-HTECH
The Institute for Applied Building Research (IAB) Weimar is one of the leading industry-oriented research institutes in Thuringia, Germany. For more than 30 years, we have been developing innovative equipment, processes, and materials for the construction industry in close cooperation with partners from industry and academia. More than 130 employees are working on practical solutions that shape the future of construction.
For the establishment of our new research division in timber construction at our Suhl site, we are looking for a committed Wood Technician (m/f/d) starting May 1, 2026 (initially limited until December 31, 2027).
The onboarding phase will take place at our Weimar site. The long-term workplace will be in Suhl as part of the development of the new research location.
- Support along the entire timber processing value chain
- Operation and maintenance of woodworking machinery and technical equipment
- Supervision of log sawing processes
- Quality control and sampling
- Participation in the setup of testing, experimental, and demonstration facilities
- Contribution to building new processes as part of establishing the competence center
- Optional: prefabrication and carpentry (timber construction)
- Completed vocational training as a wood technician, timber engineer, or comparable qualification
- Solid knowledge of timber processing
- Experience in handling woodworking machinery and technical systems
- Strong technical understanding and solution-oriented approach
- Structured, independent, and reliable working style
- Willingness to take responsibility in building new processes
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Very good German (native level or at least B2) and good English skills (at least B1), written and spoken
- Valid driver’s license (Class B)
- A varied and responsible position
- Participation in exciting projects in the field of timber technology
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Additional social benefits
- JobRad bike leasing
- Job ticket (Germany-wide public transport ticket)
- Company fitness program (Hansefit)
- Bonus payments
- 30 days of vacation based on a 5-day work week
- Group accident insurance (24/7 coverage)
Does this sound interesting to you? We look forward to receiving your application! Please send your complete application documents, including the job ID 2026-03-KHOR-HTECH and your earliest possible start date, by email to:
Robert Fetter
Institute Director
+49 3643 8684-0