Senior Research Engineer – Dielectric & Magnetic Materials Development (all genders) / Job-ID: 173-1

Silicon Austria Labs; Villach; Vor Ort; EUR 60 000 - 80 000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading European research center is seeking a motivated Senior Research Engineer in Villach, Austria. You will take on responsible tasks in cleanroom microfabrication, contributing to innovative projects focused on magnetism and material characterization. Ideal candidates have a PhD or MSc in a related field, experience in cleanroom environments, and strong communication skills in English. The position offers excellent career development opportunities, relocation support, and a family-friendly workplace.

Leistungen

Meal allowance

Public transport subsidy

Family-friendly policies

Internal training opportunities

Health coaching and activities

Qualifikationen

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent relevant work experience) in a related field focusing on microfabrication and magnetism.
• Experience in cleanroom microfabrication, magnetism, or nanoparticles.
• Evidence of cleanroom work like scientific publications or a PhD thesis.

Aufgaben

• Deposition and characterization of dielectric and magnetic materials.
• Optimization of fabrication processes.
• Analysis and evaluation of experimental data.

Kenntnisse

Cleanroom microfabrication

Magnetism

RF characterization techniques

Thin-film growth processes

Communication in English

Communication in German

Software tools proficiency (Ansys, Comsol, CST, Python)

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc in related field

Jobbeschreibung

Your future responsibilities

The team for Magnetic Microsystems and Technologies (MMT) at Silicon Austria Labs is looking for a motivated Senior Research Engineer to take on challenging and responsible tasks in the field of cleanroom. This role you will contribute your expertise and independent working style to advance the FAMES pilot line project focused on developing self-biased circulators based on ferrite materials.

Senior Research Engineers at SAL take ownership of complex technical work, contribute to project planning and execution and play an active role in both internal and external collaborations.

Your initial research will center on developing dielectric and magnetic layers for circulators using additive manufacturing techniques followed by characterization and microfabrication processes such as lithography, etching, sputtering and evaporation.

Your future tasks include :

• Deposition and characterization of dielectric and magnetic materials
• Optimization of fabrication processes
• Execution of material (SEM, AFM, XRD) electrical, RF and magnetic (VSM, FMR) characterizations
• Analysis and evaluation of experimental data
• Documentation of findings and preparation of technical reports
• Timely contribution to project deliverables and milestones
• Contribution to project management and acquisition of funding for scientific research
• Proactivity in identifying scientifically interesting results
• Contribution to scientific publications and participation to scientific dissemination in general

Your profile

• PhD (or MSc with equivalent relevant work experience) in a related field focusing on microfabrication and magnetism
• Experience in cleanroom microfabrication, magnetism and / or nanoparticles
• Experience contributing to (clean‑room related) projects with a mindset to deliver milestones and results
• Evidence of cleanroom work such as scientific publications or a PhD thesis
• Knowledge of RF characterization techniques and experience with thin‑film growth processes is a plus
• Familiarity with software tools such as Ansys, Comsol, CST, RF simulations or Python (preferred)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German is a plus
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria

Important Facts about SAL

• 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.
• 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)

Our values

• Open door policy
• Flexibility in working hours
• Casual dress code
• Diverse teams working with people of different nationalities
• Informal communication
• Lifelong learning
• Compatibility of family and career
• Sustainability
• Personal growth and collective advancement

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.

Employment Type: Full Time. Experience: years. Vacancy: 1.