Senior Researcher Mechatronics (m/f/x)

Next-Gen Tools

The advanced mechatronics research team is responsible to develop proof-of-concepts for new products and services for the organization, leveraging diverse areas of expertise in the field of mechatronics, sensing, control, algorithms, actuators and machine learning for power tools. In this role you will contribute towards bringing innovation into the next generation of Hilti’s tool portfolio. Through cooperation with business units as well as academia, your ideas can bring customer value in the mid-long term.
Possibility to work less than 40 hrs./week (min. 32 hrs./week).

What You'll do

• Drive product and technology innovation by conducting research in controls engineering, state estimation, and systems engineering
• Develop new mechatronic systems through proof-of-concepts and functional prototypes
• Understand customer opportunities and pain points via application studies, jobsite visits, and collaboration with business units
• Participate in ideation activities to identify and evaluate technical solutions
• Contribute to R&D projects with national and international partners in academia and industry
• Influence Hilti’s technology roadmap and support the definition and development of future products
  You’ll have the chance to grow your skills and explore diverse career paths within our global organization.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience with advanced control theory, state estimation and systems thinking
• PhD or MSc in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, Applied Mathematics/Physics, or related field.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in industry or academia
• Proficiency in embedded systems, electronics and prototyping beneficial, experience in machine learning beneficial
• Strong project management skills as well as excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Collaborative mindset, business acumen and curiosity
• Fluent in English; German language skills are an advantage

What’s In It for You

We offer you a unique place to work, in which you are part of a creative and interdisciplinary team. We will give you a lot of responsibility to develop yourself and we ́ll support you in shaping your individual career path. In addition, some of our benefits include:

• Internal mentoring program
• In-house fitness area with training courses
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mobile working (up to 50% of the monthly working hours)
• Sabbatical options
• Subsidised company bike
• Subsidised monthly and annual public transport passes
• Asset-building benefit
• Employer-financed pension scheme
• Childcare subsidies
• Summer holiday childcare options
• Two paid impact days to contribute to society and the environment
  Additional benefits:
• Support in relocating and finding accommodation
• Tax advisory support

Why Hilti

Hilti is a global leader in construction innovation, with more than 34,000 team members across 120 countries. Guided by our purpose, Making Construction Better, we’re driven to keep learning, growing, and finding new ways to make a lasting impact. Here, you’ll be empowered to use your strengths, work with a global and inclusive team, and take on meaningful challenges. At Hilti, you’ll have the chance to make your ideas, achievements, and growth real through purpose, passion, and teamwork.
At Hilti Entwicklungsgesellschaft (HEG) in Kaufering, our research and development teams turn industry leading ideas into real solutions. As one of Hilti’s core innovation centers, HEG focuses developing the products of tomorrow, we work on our products from the preliminary development of our construction chemicals, electronics, software, and engines to series production readiness, testing them in laboratories and on test fields. Working here means contributing to technologies that shape construction globally, supported by a culture built on precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
From the construction, simulation and design of the products, to the production of our own prototypes, to system testing and certification of our power tools - our innovation comes from our own research and development laboratories
Discover what makes Hilti unique by watching our image film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fNsGi3vvFE

Commitment to Inclusion

At Hilti, inclusion is a key focus in how we work, lead, and grow together. We are committed to embracing diversity of thought and creating an environment that is inclusive of everyone, everywhere. We continuously strive to ensure every voice is valued and every team member feels empowered to contribute. By building on this foundation, we strengthen our teams, our innovation, and our impact, making construction better together.

During your job interview you will spend some time with us and get to know our company. Thus, you will get a feeling for the job and our corporate culture.
Hilti stands for equal opportunities. We are looking forward to receiving applications from severely disabled persons and similarly disabled persons.