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. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful R&D Teamin Leoben, Austria, we are looking for a passionate

Technical Project Manager R&D

In your role, you will be responsible for planning, steering, and implementing technology‑drivenR&D projects, driving execution that enables AT&S to expand its technological leadership in the area of optical-integrated PCBs or IC substrates. You will focus on coordinating complex R&D initiatives involving numerous internal and external partners and ensuring technical and project excellence from concept to implementation. Your technical and project management expertise strengthens AT&S's capability to industrialize innovative technologies and broaden the plant's service portfolio.

• Plan, manage, and track complexR&D projects with a strong technical focus
• Translate system requirements into clear, concrete technical specifications (e.g. PCB specifications), including manufacturing and material constraints
• Coordinate and manage a wide range of stakeholders (internal teams, external suppliers, and research partners) as a technically competent counterpart
• Challenge technical assumptions and proposals to ensure optimal solutions
• Ensure accountability, transparency, and traceability of technical decisions and their impact on project outcomes
• Support the technical advancement of processes, methods, and technologies within the organization
• Prepare presentations, decision papers, and information materials for management and stakeholders; create and maintain structured, high‑quality, value‑adding project documentation
• Represent your technical field toward internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external project partners to ensure clarity, alignment, and professional communication
• Contribute to system-level understanding by applying your technical experience, as a plus in the area optical-electronical systems

• Completed education in physics, chemistry, mechatronics, electronics, telecommunication engineering, medical engineering, or a comparable technical field - or equivalent professional experience
• Proven industry experience as a technical project manager, ideally in high‑tech, semiconductor or manufacturing environments
• Advanced project management skills with a structured and results‑oriented working style
• Proactive, pragmatic problem‑solving approach combined with curiosity for new technologies
• Fluent English skills (spoken and written); German is an advantage
• Open‑minded communicator with strong cross‑functional collaboration abilities and a “cross‑border thinker” mindset
• Knowledge in high‑frequency applications and/or optical systems is a plus

• A meaningful role with opportunities for long-term growth in an international environment
• Chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to 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

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. The employment is in accordance with the Austrian Collective Agreement for the Electrical and Electronics Industry (https://www.feei.at/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/angestellte-2025-05-01.pdf), employment group F-G, and we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your performance, experience and qualification.