Pilot Line Process Engineer – Atomic Layer Deposition

Karlstad University; Heverlee; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEC in Leuven, Belgium seeks a Pilot Line Process Engineer for Atomic Layer Deposition to qualify, optimize, and troubleshoot semiconductor processes in 200mm and 300mm cleanrooms. You will lead process/tool qualification, monitor stability, and drive improvements with a proactive, cross-functional team.

The role requires a Master in Science or Engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and excellent communication. Fluency in English is essential in our international setting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in Science or Engineering.
• Strong engineering mindset and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• Fluency in English in a multicultural, international setting.

Responsibilities

• Daily follow-up of process and tool qualification, stability, improvements and problem prevention.
• Troubleshoots issues and enables first/second line support to escalate.
• Investigates recurring issues focusing on root cause analysis and durable solutions.
• Maintains quality and reproducibility by monitoring stability and handling process fluctuations.
• Designs experimental plans, executes in cleanroom, analyzes data, and documents results.
• Collaborates with researchers, hardware engineers, operators, and process experts across functions.
• Works in a two-shifts system (Early/Late) including 1 weekend out of 4.

Skills

Engineering mindset

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Adaptability

English fluency

Education

Master in Science or in Engineering

Job description

Pilot Line Process Engineer – Atomic Layer Deposition

Ensuring robust semiconductor processes through qualification, optimization, and root cause problem-solving in both 200mm and 300mm cleanrooms.

The Pilot Line Engineer is responsible for:

• Daily follow-up of process & tool qualification, stability, improvements and problem prevention.
• Troubleshoots issues related to the processing and enables first and second line trouble shooters to step up.
• Investigates recurring issues, focusing on root cause analysis and structural solutions.
• Keeps focus on quality and reproducibility, monitoring stability and taking actions in case of process fluctuations.
• Designs experimental plans and executes them in the cleanroom, performing data analysis and taking care of reporting and documentation.
• Works in a dynamic multidisciplinary and multicultural environment in close cooperation with researchers, hardware engineers, operations, industry assignees, device and process experts.
• Works in a two-shifts system (Early/Late) including 1weekend (Sa/Su) out of 4.

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You obtained a Master in Science or in Engineering or equal to this by experience, and you display strong engineering skills and mindset.
• You are able to rapidly adapt to changes in circumstances by being able to change priorities at very short notice.
• A process & quality driven problem solver: you manage multiple priorities in a flexible manner in a continuously changing environment with a proactive “can do” attitude.
• You take ownership and you enjoy completing your tasks autonomously.
• As you will work in cross functional teams, strong communication and reporting skills are required.
• You are a flexible team player, and you enjoy working in environments where experiences and knowledge are shared with colleagues.
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must.

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.

Job details

Title

Pilot Line Process Engineer – Atomic Layer Deposition

Imec is the world’s trusted leader in chip-driven innovation - and a globally recognized research center at the forefront of digital technologies.