Your future responsibilities

• Technology development for RF-based magnetic devices, specifically circulators, from concept to prototype.
• Collaborate with process engineers to develop magnetic devices fabrication processes in an R&D clean room facility.
• Microfabrication and prototyping in cleanroom facility from small size samples up to 200 mm wafer level technology.
• Advanced characterization and testing of developed RF devices (electrical, structural, magnetic, …)
• Scientific communication, reporting of research results, documentation, generating new intellectual property including patent applications, writing of proposals.

Your profile

• Master 5 years of relevant working experience/ PhD in relevant field (education in magnetics, spintronics, high-frequency, physics, microtechnology or similar fields)
• Microfabrication experience in cleanroom, preferably for magnetics-based or RF-based devices
• Experience in with characterization of magnetic devices; characterization of RF devices is a strong plus
• Proficiency in English, German is a plus
• A team player with good communication skills
• Genuine interest in applied research, industrial applications, and scientific progress
• Willingness to relocate to Austria/Villach.

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. 
• 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”)  
• 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. 

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E. For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).

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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