Specialist Funding and R&D Excellence

Specialist Funding and R&D Excellence

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications.

To enhance the successful R&D Team in Leoben, Austria, AT&S is looking for a passionate Specialist Funding and R&D Excellence.

In this role, you will work on strengthening and managing AT&S's network of research, industry, and public funding partners. The role supports the identification, establishment, and maintenance of strategic collaborations and contributes to the preparation and execution of funded R&D activities. In addition, the position maintains partner-related information, supports consortium building, and helps increase the visibility and effectiveness of AT&S's external innovation ecosystem.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with universities, research institutes, industrial partners, clusters, and funding-related stakeholders.
• Identify, evaluate, and recommend potential collaboration partners aligned with AT&S's technology roadmap and R&D priorities.
• Maintain and further develop partner relationship management tools, databases, and processes.
• Prepare analyses, reports, and management summaries on partner activities, collaboration opportunities, and innovation ecosystem developments.
• Support the preparation of national and international funding proposals.
• Facilitate consortium building and stakeholder coordination for collaborative R&D projects.
• Promote knowledge sharing and collaboration through networking activities, workshops, and best-practice exchange.
• Support the organization, coordination, and execution of partner events, workshops, innovation forums, and networking activities.

Your Profile

• University degree in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Innovation Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in R&D, innovation management, public funding, collaboration management, project management, or a related area.
• Strong technical understanding of semiconductor packaging, IC substrate technologies, PCB technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, or related fields.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; experience with CRM, database, or collaboration management tools is beneficial.
• Experience in collaborating with external partners in industrial or research environments.
• Good understanding of public funding programs, collaborative R&D projects, universities, research organizations, or familiarity with national and/or European funding programs is an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Fluent English and German language skills.

Our Offer

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment.
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S's success and create value.
• A structured and tailor-made onboarding program along with continual training opportunities.
• Modern company canteen with freshly prepared meals every day.
• Free parking spaces and e-charging stations.
• Diverse health measures and a wide range of employee benefits.

The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry, employment group F-G, with competitive salaries and additional benefits based on performance, experience and qualification.