About the opportunity
DTU Skylab is DTU’s hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, offering an open and supportive environment where students, researchers, and startups explore early-stage ideas and prototypes. With over 1,000 users of the prototyping facilities, we are seeking a skilled and curious technician to help run and develop our Rapid Prototyping facilities. The role focuses on ensuring stable daily operations, maintaining equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters, and supporting users. Additionally, the position involves contributing to activities at the Technical University Hospital (TUH) Skylab satellite location near Rigshospitalet, typically spending one to two days per week there. You will join the Technology Section consisting of 13 colleagues in an informal and inclusive environment.
Salary and benefits
- Salary and employment terms in accordance with the OAO-S Joint Agreement and relevant organization agreements in the Danish state sector (such as Craftsmen and Technicians, Engineering Assistants, or 3F).
- Opportunities to negotiate additional supplements in accordance with DTU's salary structures.
Who can apply?
- Relevant technical or craft/trade background.
- Practical experience and preferably knowledge in prototyping technologies.
- Enjoys creating structure and making things work smoothly in practice.
- Interested in or has experience with HealthTech or medical technology.
- Comfortable communicating in English and possessing working proficiency in Danish.
Required documents
- Motivated application
- CV
- Exam certificates
When to apply
- Application deadline is 31 August 2026.
- Start date is 1 November 2026.
How to apply
- Open the 'Apply now' link on the official career site.
- Fill out the online application form.
- Attach your motivated application, CV, and exam certificates.
Additional information
- The position is full-time, located primarily at Lyngby Campus with one to two days a week at TUH Skylab at Blegdamsvej, Copenhagen.
- You will report to Section Head Kristine Garde.
- Open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates due to security and export control rules regarding critical technology research.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a relevant technical or craft background
- Individuals with practical experience in prototyping technologies like 3D printing and laser cutting
- Candidates interested in the intersection of technology and HealthTech
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires splitting time between Lyngby Campus and the TUH Skylab satellite at Rigshospitalet
- Candidates should be prepared for open-source background checks
- Working proficiency in Danish is required alongside English
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a hands-on technician looking to support innovation and entrepreneurship. It offers the chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment and gain exposure to medical technology projects at a major university hospital.
Our take
This is an excellent opportunity for technically skilled individuals who enjoy creating structure and supporting a diverse user base; it is less suitable for those who prefer purely independent or non-operational work.
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