(Junior) Research Engineer - Micro-assembly process engineer (all gender) // Job-ID: 137-1

Your future responsibilities

Are you passionate about photonic technology and looking for a role that will challenge and inspire you? Join us as a Junior Research Engineer / Research Engineer in Photonic Micro-Assembly and be part of a dynamic, international team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of electronic and optical device integration.

• Develop semi-manual and automated assembly processes for the integration of electronic and optical devices on various handling systems.
• Test, debug and document new processes and recipes.
• Perform tasks according to project requirements and develop standard assembly processes, contract research services.
• Provide expertise and solutions to assembly related projects.
• Maintain and repair various assembly machines. 
• Assist in the selection and procurement of machine parts.
• Set up and carry out measuring and testing procedures.
• Writing reports and presenting project findings.

Your profile

• Technical college (HTL) with 3 years of experience, or a Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or physics (mechatronics or related fields). Work experience is a plus.
• Advanced practical knowledge of mechatronics.
• Programming skills in C, LabView, Python, or similar languages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience with automation and process control as well as machine vision algorithms.
• Experience in operation, maintenance and taking care of electromechanical machines (experience with Ficontec, or automated die-bonding machines is an advantage).
• Knowledge of electronic/optical devices, with particular. emphasis on testing and instrumentation. 
• Experience in test and measurement.
• Enjoy working in an international team and collaborate effectively.
• Handle delicate parts with care and precision.
• Flexibility and enthusiasm for tackling different topics.
• Openness to learning new things and continuous improvement.
• Good command of English, German is an advantage
• Willing to relocate to Villach/Austria.

Important Facts about SAL

• Start of employment: as soon as possible
• Full-time position: 38.5 hours/week
• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment. 
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”) 

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group C. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly gross salary starts with EUR 2.681, paid 14 times a year.

About us
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future  Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.
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