Electronics Engineer for Laboratory & Research Prototypes (part-time)

Your Responsibilities

The Miba Machine Shop-team designs, manufactures, assembles, and tests specialized mechanical and electronic devices for use in experimental research groups at ISTA. To strengthen our team, we are looking for a hands-on Electronics Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges and building custom solutions for scientific research. Working closely with our researchers, you will contribute to a wide variety of projects spanning physics, chemistry, and the life sciences.

• Collaborate closely with scientists to translate experimental requirements into practical electronic solutions
• Design and develope electronic prototypes for laboratory and research applications
• Assemble, test, and commission developed electronic devices and prototype systems
• Perform RF/DC circuits testing, analysis, troubleshooting, modeling, failure duplication and device analysis down to the component level
• Evaluate, modiy, and optimize existing laboratory and research equipment (e.g., centrifuges, microscopes, manipulators)

Your Profile

• Degree in electronics engineering, such as a completed HTL diploma or ongoing/completed studies at a university of applied sciences (FH) or technical university
• Advanced skills in soldering and repairing electronic components and experience with microcontroller programming (i.e. Arduino)
• Work experience in prototyping design in the field of electronics is of advantage, ideally in a research environment
• Ability to use electronic equipment such as meters, oscilloscopes, function generators etc.
• Good communication skills in German and English (The institute's language is English)
• Service-oriented and proactive personality with strong problem-solving skills, a practical hands-on mindset, and the ability to independently manage technical projects while adapting flexibly to changing research requirements

ISTA is growing. Grow with us!

Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is a constantly growing international institute for conducting world-class research in mathematics, computer science, life sciences & physical sciences. We strive to recruit passionate professionals from across the world over all fields who strive to support our goal of excellent research. Located within a beautiful campus on the outskirts of Vienna, we offer multiple opportunities for personal growth in a stable working environment.

ISTA promotes a diverse and inclusive working environment and is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants, free of discrimination. All employment decisions at ISTA are based on job requirements, qualifications, merit and organizational needs. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Your benefits

Education & training

Cafeteria

Childcare

Free shuttle bus

Multiple health offers

Pension insurance

*This position comes with possible overpayment depending on education, qualification and work experience. For more information on how ISTA processes your personal data, please refer to www.ista.ac.at/data-protection.

Your Contacts

Clara Kaiser

Recruiting & Employer Branding

+43 2243 9000 2250

recruiting@ista.ac.at