Lab Engineer in Mechanical Engineering

This vacancy is a re-advertisement of a previously posted position. Please note that the role description and the candidate profile have been significantly revised, and applicants are encouraged to review the updated requirements carefully.

Aarhus University is seeking a skilled Lab Engineer to support research and teaching activities in the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering. The position is a full-time permanent appointment from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

In this role, you will provide technical support for research-based laboratory work and contribute to the operation, development, and maintenance of laboratory infrastructure across the department. The position involves collaboration with researchers, students, and technical staff in a broad range of experimental activities within mechanical and production engineering.

The successful candidate will contribute to the planning, operation, and development of experimental setups and laboratory facilities, including advanced measurement systems, instrumentation, and data acquisition solutions.

Expected start date and duration of employment
The position is a full-time permanent appointment from 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Job description

• Operation, maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment and experimental infrastructure.
• Support for the development, implementation, and commissioning of new experimental setups, instrumentation, and measurement systems for research and teaching activities, in collaboration with our prototype workshop.
• Assistance with laboratory testing, sensor integration and synchronization, data acquisition, technical documentation, and handling of experimental research data.
• Support for sensor-based measurement systems, including force, acceleration, pressure, temperature, and flow-related instrumentation where relevant and the necessary signal conditioning and data acquisition.
• Contribution to laboratory safety procedures, user support, and training of students and staff.
• Support for research projects and student theses and occasional lab exercises in relation to teaching efforts.

Your profile

• Applicants must hold an MSc degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory infrastructure, instrumentation, and experimental methods is required.
• Experience with measurement systems, sensor integration, calibration, and data acquisition is required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and the ability to work effectively with students, researchers, and technical staff are required.
• Experience with experimental data analysis, laboratory control systems, or software such as LabVIEW is an advantage.
• Familiarity with force, acceleration, pressure, temperature, or flow measurements will be considered a strength.
• Experience from research projects, research-oriented laboratory environments, or a PhD degree will be considered a plus.
  

Who we are

The candidate will become part of our workshop and laboratory unit and will have 8 colleagues, two of whom will perform similar functions.
The Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University is theoretically and experimentally oriented, with an emphasis on research and teaching in advanced manufacturing, robotics, and mechanical systems. The department is involved in a wide range of projects with both academic and industrial partners, including robots, renewable energy systems, and advanced manufacturing systems.
Department of Mechanical & Production Engineering - Aarhus University

What we offer

• a well-developed research infrastructure, laboratories and access to shared equipment
• an exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international and industrial collaborators
• a work environment encouraging lively, open and critical discussion
• a work environment with close working relationships, networking and social activities
• a workplace characterised by professionalism, equality and a healthy work-life balance
  

Place of work and area of employment
The place of work is Katrinebjergvej 89C, 8200 Aarhus N Aarhus, Denmark, and the area of employment is Aarhus University with affiliated institutions.

Contact information
For further information, please contact Deputy Head of Department for research Charles Møller (charles@mpe.au.dk, +45 61677786) or Head of Workshops and Laboratories Peter Lykke (ply@mpe.au.dk, +45 41893325).

Deadline
Applications must be received no later than 5. November 2026.

Formalities and salary range
Salary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions. You will be employed as an academic staff member at basic salary grades 4–8.

Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.

The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.