Lab Technician – Embedded Hardware

Lab Technician – Embedded Hardware

 

Job Title: Lab Technician – Embedded Hardware

Job Ref: AICOS_Jobs_2026_06

Job Type: Full-time contract

Job Salary: €1,074.56

Job Location: Porto, Portugal

Job Description:

Fraunhofer Portugal is seeking a Lab Technician to join the multidisciplinary team of Fraunhofer Portugal AICOS, supporting the daily operation of its Embedded Hardware Laboratory and the development of electronic prototypes for research and innovation projects.

Your role:

• Laboratory management: Maintain an organized and functional workspace, ensuring that tools, equipment and components are properly stored and readily available.
• Equipment and stock management: Monitor consumables and component stock, manage replenishment needs, and support the maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Prototype assembly: Assist the R&D team in assembling, testing and troubleshooting electronic hardware prototypes.
• Electronics and rework: Perform basic electronic assembly, soldering, desoldering and rework tasks on printed circuit boards (PCBs).
• Laboratory infrastructure: Help maintain the laboratory’s technical infrastructure, including computers, network connections and other shared equipment.
• Technical support: Assist researchers with practical laboratory tasks, measurements and prototype preparation.

Your profile:

• Mandatory Requirements:
  • Academic Qualifications: Technical or vocational education in Electronics, Electrotechnics, Robotics or a related field.
  • Professional Experience: Minimum of 1 year of work experience relevant for the job.
• Technical Skills:
  • Basic knowledge of electronic components and circuits.
  • Familiarity with common laboratory equipment, such as multimeters, oscilloscopes and signal generators.
  • Basic soldering skills and some experience with electronic assembly or PCB rework.
• Other Skills:
  • Practical, hands-on attitude and willingness to learn new tools and techniques.
  • Good organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
  • Good written and spoken command of the English language (not mandatory).

We value:

• Basic programming knowledge, particularly in Python and/or C.
• Experience with 3D printing or other rapid prototyping techniques.
• Familiarity with PCB assembly, electronic testing or hardware troubleshooting.

Why should you join Fraunhofer Portugal:

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a people-centric workplace that fosters creativity and out-of-the-box thinking. We encourage the development of new ideas and ensure that every voice is heard.
• Research with Impact: Engage in projects that sit at the intersection of research and real-world applications, contributing to technology that makes a tangible difference in society.
• Multidisciplinary Teams: Collaborate with professionals from diverse backgrounds, enhancing your learning and professional growth.
• Professional Excellence: Work within a culture that upholds professional standards and best practices, promoting continuous improvement and excellence in research.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from flexible working hours and hybrid work opportunities, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Benefit from a partially funded health insurance plan, and a variety of additional perks.
• Supportive Culture: Join a team with an excellent spirit, where collaboration, mutual support, and team achievements are celebrated.

 

Application Process:

Applications are open from the 12th to the 30th of November 2026.

The selected candidate is expected to start working on January 2nd, 2027.

Applications must be made via Fraunhofer Portugal Website and contain:

• Curriculum Vitae – mandatory.
• Motivation Letter – mandatory.
• Qualifications Certificate – optional.
• Recommendation Letters – optional.

Selection process:

Admitted candidates (those who fulfil the mandatory requirements and application process) will be subject to a curricular evaluation based on the predefined evaluation criteria and weights.

The evaluation is based on a quantitative scoring system ranging from 0 to 100 points, structured as follows:

• Curricular Evaluation – 70%.
• Interview – 30%.

The curricular evaluation will assess the mandatory and preferential requirements, as follows:

• Professional Experience: 10%.
• Knowledge of electronic components and circuits: 25%.
• Use of laboratory equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators): 15%.
• Soldering, electronic assembly and PCB rework: 25%.
• Preferential Requirements (“We value” mentioned above): 15%.
• Other Skills: 10%.

Based on the results of the curricular evaluation, the top-ranked candidates (typically up to three) will be invited for an interview. Only candidates achieving a minimum score of 60 points in the curricular evaluation will be considered for progression.

The interview will be conducted in accordance with the predefined evaluation criteria and will contribute to the final classification. The interview will assess candidates across the following dimensions:

• Motivation and alignment with the role and organizational values: 20%.
• Technical knowledge and professional experience relevant to the position: 20%.
• Problem-solving capacity: 20%.
• Analytical skills capacity: 20%.
• Communication skills: 20%.

The interview scoring will be conducted using a structured evaluation matrix to ensure consistency and comparability between candidates.

For positions requiring an additional interview stage, only candidates achieving a minimum score of 80 points in the first interview will proceed to the next stage.

The final classification of candidates will be based on the results of all evaluation stages, in accordance with the defined weights.

All applicants will be notified of the results of the call via the email address provided in their application.

After notification, all candidates have 10 days to comment.

Selection Panel:

• João Oliveira (PhD; Chairman).
• Carlos Resende (PhD; Permanent Member).
• Miguel Roque (MSc; Permanent Member).

 

Non-discrimination and equal opportunity policy:

Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research actively promotes a non-discrimination and equal opportunities policy, ensuring that no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of any duties based on their ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family and economic conditions, instruction, origin or social conditions, genetic heritage, reduced work capacity, disability, chronic illness, nationality, ethnic origin or race, origin territory, language, religion, political or ideological convictions and union membership.

To comply with Law no. 4/2019, of 10 January, candidates must declare on the application form, under a statement of honor, their degree of disability, the type of disability and the means of communication/expression to be used in the selection process.

All selection procedures of Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research follow the Open, Transparent and Merit-based recruitment policy.

 

Privacy Policy:

All personal data collected during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations.

For more information on how personal data is processed, please refer to the Associação Fraunhofer Portugal Research Privacy Policy available on the institutional website Privacy Policy.

 

Note:

The research activities in the scope of this job opportunity are planned to be developed within the framework of the following projects:

• SmILE – Smart Implants for Life Enrichment, with Notice No. HORIZON-HLTH-2023-STAYHLTH-01-01 and Project Reference No. 101136376 - Horizon Europe Framework Programme.
• NeAIxt – New Generation of Edge AI Crossing Technology Fields, with Notice No. HORIZON-JU-Chips-2024-1-IA The Chips Joint Undertaking (JU) and Project Reference No. 101194172 - Horizon Europe Framework Programme.

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