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.
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