Process Assistant - Metrology

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive workplace

Fringe benefits

Job summary

Imec, headquartered in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Process Assistant for the Metrology team. You will work hands-on with cutting-edge semiconductor machines in imec’s cleanroom, keeping tools running and improving processes in a 24/7 high-tech fab.

You’ll collaborate with engineers and technicians to resolve issues, analyze data, and contribute to smarter workflows. The role emphasizes operating in a fast-paced environment, learning on the job, and developing deep technical expertise while

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field with interest in hands-on semiconductor work.
• Eager to learn and self-organized.
• Good sense of urgency and flexibility to adapt to project needs.
• Accurate and organized in approach.
• Committed to high quality and thorough work.
• Resilient with problem-solving mindset.
• Independent and proactive in tasks.
• Decisive and assertive with clear communication.
• Good social and communication skills; proficient in English.

Responsibilities

• Keep the fab running: ensure inspection and metrology tools are ready daily.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians to fix issues quickly.
• Spot problems early and take action before they escalate.
• Contribute to process improvements and smarter ways of working.
• Set up, adjust, and improve tool recipes; tackle technical issues.
• Support testing, calibration, and quality checks; analyze data for improvements.
• Collaborate with operators, engineers, and First Line Support daily.

Education

Bachelor in Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Electromechanics, or similar industrial experience

Job description

Imec is the world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies. The combination of our widely acclaimed leadership in microchip technology and profound software and ICT expertise is what makes us unique. By leveraging our world-class infrastructure and local and global ecosystem of partners across a multitude of industries, we create groundbreaking innovation in application domains such as healthcare, smart cities and mobility, logistics and manufacturing, and energy.

As a trusted partner for companies, start-ups and universities we bring together over 6500 brilliant minds from over 100 nationalities. Imec is headquartered in Leuven, Belgium and also has distributed R&D groups at a number of Flemish universities, in the Netherlands, Taiwan, USA, Japan, Germany, France, Finland, Qatar, … All of these particular traits make imec to be a top-class employer. To strengthen this position as a leading player in our field, we are looking for those passionate talents that make the difference!

Job description

As a Process Assistant in the Metrology team, you’ll work hands-on with cutting-edge semiconductor machines inside imec’s cleanroom. You’ll help keep our tools running, improve processes, and make sure everything runs smoothly in a 24/7 high-tech fab.

Think: real impact, real tech, real learning.

Imec drives semiconductor innovation by developing advanced device concepts and production methods for future electronics. Process assistants are essential across production, process development, and device teams.

! Important notice: our fab runs 24/7 and so will you! You are willing to work in a 24/7 system (early/late/nights differing per week, and 1 weekend out of 4)

Your responsibilities

Keep the fab running

• Make sure inspection & metrology tools are ready to go every day
• Work closely with engineers and technicians to fix issues fast
• Spot problems early and take action before they elevate
• Help improve how we work and make processes smarter

Work with high-tech tools & recipes

• Set up, adjust, and improve tool recipes (aka how the machines run)
• Solve technical issues and inconsistencies
• Support testing, calibration, and quality checks
• Dive into data to see how things can be improved

Teamwork & learning

• Team up with operators, engineers, and First Line Support on a daily basis
• Learn on the job and build real technical expertise
• Share knowledge and help new colleagues get started
• Be part of a team that supports each other and gets things done

This is the perfect role if you want to combine hands-on work with technology and problem-solving.

Profile

• You hold a bachelor in chemistry, Physics, Electronics, Electromechanics, or similar industrial experience
• Eager to learn and self-organized
• Good sense of urgency and the flexibility to take on tasks in function of project needs
• Accurate and organized
• Dedicated to a high standard of quality and work
• Resilient and problem-solving
• Independent and proactive
• Decisive and assertive
• Good social- and communication skills
• Proficient English

Offer

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.