Senior Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) Advanced R&D

Niederösterreich Festanstellung EUR90.000 - EUR120.000 p.a. Stellenangebot ansehen
On behalf of our client, a globally operating technology company, we are seeking a Senior Product Development Engineer (m/f/d) Advanced R&D. Based in the Zwettl region or Vienna, Austria, you will join a newly established Advanced Technologies organisation developing innovative concepts, prototypes and technology demonstrators for future industrial products. The role offers a clear path towards Principal Engineer level within 1-2 years.

Aktualisiert am 11/08/2026

  • From Technology Trend to Working Prototype
  • Innovation, Product Development & Future Technologies

Firmenprofil

Our client is a global technology leader operating in industrial automation, electrification and advanced engineering solutions.

To support future growth, the company is building a new Advanced Technologies Centre of Excellence focused on emerging technologies, innovation projects and future product platforms. Unlike traditional product development organisations, this team focuses on exploring future technologies, creating demonstrators and evaluating new applications before transferring successful concepts into global product development organisations.

The position can be based in the Zwettl region or Vienna, Austria, with regular interaction across international engineering teams, customers, research institutes and universities.

The organisation offers:

  • A clearly defined technical career path towards Principal Engineer level
  • High visibility within a global engineering organisation
  • Direct interaction with senior engineering and technology leadership
  • Significant freedom and ownership in shaping future technologies
  • Collaboration with customers, research institutes and universities worldwide
  • Access to world-class development, testing and manufacturing facilities



This opportunity is particularly attractive for engineers who enjoy innovation, complex technical challenges and long-term technical career development.

Aufgabengebiet

  • Lead advanced technology and innovation projects in the field of industrial automation and electrification
  • Identify future industry trends and evaluate their potential for new products and business opportunities
  • Develop innovative electromechanical concepts, prototypes and technology demonstrators
  • Create and validate solutions around relays, contactors, circuit breakers and future switching technologies
  • Translate emerging technologies into practical engineering concepts and applications
  • Collaborate with customers, engineering teams, research institutes and universities
  • Drive technical discussions around future system architectures and industry requirements
  • Support patent generation, technical publications and technology roadmaps
  • Present innovative concepts and demonstrators to senior engineering and technology stakeholders
  • Transfer validated technologies into product development organisations for industrialisation

Anforderungsprofil

  • 10+ years of experience in product development and technical project leadership
  • Strong mechanical engineering background
  • Experience with electromechanical products and systems
  • Experience with relays, contactors, circuit breakers, switchgear or comparable switching devices
  • Experience developing complex products from concept through testing and validation
  • Proven experience leading complex engineering projects
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
  • Experience with stamping, injection moulding or similar manufacturing processes
  • Experience with Creo or another parametric 3D CAD system
  • Strong communication skills and customer-facing attitude
  • Ability to work independently in an innovation-driven environment
  • Fluent English
  • German is considered an advantage
  • Experience with contact physics, arc behaviour, contact materials or switching technologies is advantageous
  • Experience within industrial automation, power distribution or connector technologies is beneficial
  • Patent applications, granted patents or other innovation achievements are highly valued
  • Technical publications, conference presentations or research activities are considered a plus
  • Experience collaborating with universities, research institutes or industry organisations is desirable

Vergütungspaket

  • Join a newly established Advanced Technologies Centre of Excellence
  • Work on future technologies rather than incremental product improvements
  • Opportunity to shape new products, concepts and technology platforms
  • Clear technical career path towards Principal Engineer level
  • High visibility within a global engineering organisation
  • Direct interaction with senior engineering and technology leadership
  • Significant freedom, ownership and decision-making authority
  • Collaboration with global engineering teams, customers and research institutions
  • Participation in conferences, technical events and specialised training programmes
  • Opportunity to publish technical papers and contribute to patents
  • Access to world-class development, testing and manufacturing facilities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Hybrid working model with up to 2 home-office days per week
  • International project exposure and global collaboration
  • Relocation support for outstanding candidates
  • Continuous professional and technical development opportunities
  • Annual gross salary of approximately EUR 95,000 + 10% target bonus
  • Exceptional candidates may be considered at Principal Engineer level (EUR 110,000 - 120,000 + bonus)

We treat your application with the utmost confidentiality and will only forward your documents to our client following prior consultation with you.

Referenznummer
JN-072026-7068314

Zusammenfassung

Fachbereich
Engineering & Manufacturing
Näheres Berufsfeld
Konstruktions-Design / Entwicklung
Branche
Industrial / Manufacturing
Ort
Niederösterreich
Vertragsart
Festanstellung
Referenznummer
JN-072026-7068314

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