Electrical Engineer / Research Assistant | Ingenieur/in - Elektrotechnik

Montanuniversität Leoben

Leoben, Steiermark, Österreich
Published May 7, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Research Assistant at the Montanuniversität Leoben, you will play a pivotal role in transitioning printed electronics research into industrial applications, specifically focusing on intelligent rock bolts for mining and geotechnics. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve assembling innovative sensor systems, conducting rigorous component testing, calibrating systems in laboratory settings, and overseeing their deployment in real-world mining environments. You will actively contribute to project planning, evaluate experimental results, and coordinate implementation strategies with industrial stakeholders. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong background in manufacturing and product development who is eager to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial product realization. The role offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment on cutting-edge sensor technology within a supportive academic setting.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Technical Chemistry, Technical Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in manufacturing and product development
  • Experience in sensor development and electronics
  • Experience working within interdisciplinary research or industrial teams

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to travel for field deployments in mining environments, ability to work independently, and strong interpersonal communication skills.