Lead Scientist: Wire-Based Additive Manufacturing (WAAM)

Bewerberportal; Ranshofen; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits

Flexible working conditions

Training and career opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Neukirchen an der Enknach invites applications for a Scientist (f/m/d) Research Lead for Wire‑Based Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).

You will conduct research and project work, supervise interns and students, publish results, and build international collaborations. A PhD in mechanical engineering is required; excellent English is essential and German is a strong advantage.

Qualifications

• PhD in mechanical engineering, joining technology, welding technology, materials science, or related field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent spoken and written English; German skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and process investigations in wire-based additive manufacturing using arc/plasma welding processes.
• Design and acquire national/international research projects in WAAM.
• Supervise interns, masters, and PhD students and publish results.

Skills

Independent work style

Structured approach

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

English proficiency

German language skills (advantage)

Education

PhD in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

CAD

CAM

Robot programming (ABB/KUKA)

DoE methods

Job description

AIT Austrian Institute of Technology in Neukirchen an der Enknach invites applications for a Scientist (f/m/d) Research Lead for Wire‑Based Additive Manufacturing (WAAM).

You will conduct research and project work, supervise interns and students, publish results, and build international collaborations. A PhD in mechanical engineering is required; excellent English is essential and German is a strong advantage.