Malek Al Jaber

Construction Innovation | Product Development | Systems Engineering | R&D Engineer @ STRABAG

Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

I develop and validate technical solutions for real construction site challenges. Working within STRABAG's Innovation & Digitalisation division, I support projects from problem identification and requirements engineering through concept development, prototyping and field validation. My work combines construction technology, product development, automation, robotics and systems engineering. Over the past years, I have contributed to the establishment of internal prototyping capabilities for construction innovation, including the development of workflows, partnerships and rapid validation processes for new technologies. Selected project examples include: • Smart Construction Helmet (https://progress-magazine.strabag.com/articles/smart_construction_helmet/) • Construction Automation Demonstrators Before joining STRABAG, I co-founded and led MakerLab Hannover, a student-run makerspace focused on hands-on engineering, rapid prototyping and interdisciplinary innovation. I am always interested in exchanging ideas around construction innovation, product development, automation and emerging technologies.

Experience

  • Specialist Research And Development Engineer at STRABAG
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Developing and validating technical solutions for real construction site challenges in the fields of automation, robotics, sensor systems and digital construction technologies. My work includes identifying construction site use cases, gathering requirements, developing concepts and building prototypes and demonstrators that can be tested under real-world conditions. I work at the interface between construction operations, product development and emerging technologies. Key responsibilities include: • Analyzing construction site requirements and translating them into technical solutions • Developing concepts, prototypes and demonstrators • Coordinating internal and external development partners • Testing and validating new technologies on construction sites • Collaborating with startups, research institutes and internal business units In addition, I contribute to the development of internal prototyping capabilities for innovation projects. This includes establishing workflows for rapid validation of new ideas, building partnerships and supporting a “Prototyping as a Service” approach for internal stakeholders.

  • Airbus (9 mos)
    • Master Thesis Student
      Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 · 6 mos

      Development and implementation of a sensor system for impact detection on aircraft structures * Development and implementation of an end-to-end software framework based on a Raspberry Pi 4 (data acquisition, data processing, communication) * Further development of impact detection algorithms and transfer into a software module * System integration and system testing

    • Internship at Airbus SE (Automation Engineering)
      Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 · 3 mos

      Development of a software architecture for automated impact detection

  • Working Student at IPH - Institut für Integrierte Produktion Hannover gGmbH
    Jan 2021 - Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    Development and implementation of a sensor concept for real-time monitoring of process parameters in FDM 3D printers

  • Internship (Automation Engineering) at Revo Foods
    Jan 2022 - Jul 2022 · 7 mos

    Development and implementation of an automation concept for a additive manufacturing production line * Optimization of the industrial 3D printer kinematics * Development of an automatic belt tensioning system * PCB design of break out boards

  • Working Student at Continental
    Jun 2019 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

    * Development of a system for PLC-controlled platform suspension according to customer requirements * Execution of a feasibility study for an acoustic condition monitoring of air springs * Programming of industrial controls (PLC) and design of user interfaces * Conception, setup and validation of test systems in the internal test laboratory * Methodical development of a guideline for cost optimization of metal parts for applications in the railway sector