Senior Research Engineer - Cross-Platform Microfabrication Processes

1000scholars; Villach; On-site; EUR 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Austria Labs in Villach, Austria, seeks a Senior Research Engineer to lead cross-platform microfabrication efforts and translate research ideas into fabricable process flows. The role covers lithography, deposition, etching, metrology and integration across tools.

We require 5+ years hands-on microfabrication experience and an MSc/PhD in a related field. English proficiency is essential; German is a plus. Collaboration with scientists and cleanroom staff is key to success.

Qualifications

• MSc/PhD in microelectronics, microsystems, semiconductors, physics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on execution of microfabrication processes across lithography, deposition, etching, cleaning, metrology and other relevant process modules.
• Develop, integrate, troubleshoot and optimize complex microfabrication process flows, including cross-tool and cross-module interactions.
• Execute and lead fabrication runs, analyze results and identify process integration issues, deviations and root causes: pilot-line runs, MPWs, technology demonstrators and external fabrication activities.
• Assessing Technology and pilot-line maturity.
• Work directly with scientists to translate new research concepts into fabricable process flows and experimental process runs.
• Work closely with cleanroom tool owners and engineers to ensure compatibility with tool capabilities, cleanroom constraints and operational requirements.
• Define and maintain process documentation, flow diagrams, process specifications, run sheets, recipes, track of changes and lessons learned.
• Help establish standardized ways of working for process development, integration, documentation, qualification and scale-up.
• Platform Specialization: Focusing primarily on one of the key Microsystems technology platforms (Quantum Technologies, Photonics, PiezoMEMS, Magnetic Microsystems) but operating across multiple projects.

Education

MSc/PhD in microelectronics, microsystems, semiconductors, physics or related field

Job description

Senior Research Engineer - Cross-Platform Microfabrication Processes

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

From € 65.000 per year gross

Your future tasks include:

• Hands-on execution of microfabrication processes across lithography, deposition, etching, cleaning, metrology and other relevant process modules.
• Develop, integrate, troubleshoot and optimize complex microfabrication process flows, including cross-tool and cross-module interactions.
• Execute and lead fabrication runs, analyze results and identify process integration issues, deviations and root causes: pilot-line runs, MPWs, technology demonstrators and external fabrication activities.
• Assessing Technology and pilot-line maturity.
• Work directly with scientists to translate new research concepts into fabricable process flows and experimental process runs.
• Work closely with cleanroom tool owners and engineers to ensure compatibility with tool capabilities, cleanroom constraints and operational requirements.
• Define and maintain process documentation, flow diagrams, process specifications, run sheets, recipes, track of changes and lessons learned.
• Help establish standardized ways of working for process development, integration, documentation, qualification and scale-up.
• Platform Specialization: Focusing primarily on one of the key Microsystems technology platforms (Quantum Technologies, Photonics, PiezoMEMS, Magnetic Microsystems) but operating across multiple projects.

Your profile:

• MSc/PhD in microelectronics, microsystems, semiconductors, physics or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor, MEMS, photonics or microfabrication technology, preferably in a cleanroom industrial environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in fabrication process development and integration, with the ability to execute and troubleshoot processes.
• Broad understanding of multiple microfabrication modules and their interactions, rather than expertise limited to a single process step.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to move between hands-on cleanroom work, process engineering, documentation and coordination.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills for technical reporting and professional documentation.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively while supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English (German is a plus).