Stefan Dierer, BSc MSc

Key data

Job description : Researcher at the Institute of Electronic Engineering

Company : FH JOANNEUM GmbH

Contact: stefan.dierer@fh-joanneum.at

What I do

• Drawing circuit diagrams
• Programming integrated components (integrated circuits)
• Designing and testing printed circuit boards (PCBs)

Why I love my job

• I am enthusiastic about all the many diverse tasks my job offers
• You need to be flexible and work independently
• The combination of independent and team work

What I don’t like so much about my job

The salary definitely has room for improvement.

Important skills in my job

• Creativity
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to learn

My greatest success / My greatest experience so far

I managed to switch on a laser beam in a billionth of a second and then switch it off again in the next billionth. And I can prove that, of course. . ;-)

How I found my current job

I was fascinated by the projects carried out at the Institute of Electronic Engineering while I was still studying. I was able to do some research for my Master's thesis there and was then offered the opportunity to continue my work as a researcher at the Institute.

What I learned for this job during my studies

I can use and apply pretty much all of the technical knowledge I have acquired during my studies in my job.

Job prospects in my field

In addition to working as a researcher, FH JOANNEUM also offers me the opportunity to get into teaching and possibly become a lecturer. This is made possible by the long professional experience I gathered before I started studying: as a late starter I didn't go to university until I was 32 to harness my true potential.

I am

• motivated
• eager to learn
• helpful

How I see my future

Although I'm practically never bored with research, I plan to extend my range and try my hand at teaching next year. Not only because I want to share my fundamental knowledge with the next generation but also to consolidate and further develop myself in my profession.