Process Assistant SEM

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Imec, a world-leading nanotechnology research center, seeks a Process Assistant SEM in Leuven, Belgium to assure 24/7 SEM tool readiness and collaboration across operations and engineering teams.

You will review inline SEM/XSEM outputs, assist with inspection strategies, and support timely wafer movement while sharing best practices. English fluency and a proactive mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level education in a related technical field or industrial experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work across functions and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to day-to-day operational readiness of SEM tools in a 24/7 production setting.
• Collaborate with FLS, Equipment, and Process Engineers to ensure tool availability and performance.
• Bridge Operations and Engineering for smooth coordination and handovers.
• Support initiatives to reduce cycle time and improve tool efficiency.
• Escalate tool/process issues and track non-conformities related to tool behavior and data integrity.

Skills

Eager to learn

Sense of urgency

Accurate and organized

High quality mindset

Resilient problem-solving

Independent and proactive

Decisive and assertive

Communication skills

Proficient English

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Bachelor's degree in Electronics

Bachelor's degree in Electromechanics

Job description

Process Assistant SEM

What you will do

Operational Excellence

• Contribute to day-to-day operational readiness of SEM tools within a 24/7 production environment
• Collaborate with First Line Support (FLS), Equipment, and Process Engineers to ensure tool availability, stability, and performance
• Act as a technical bridge between Operations and Engineering to enable smooth coordination and handovers
• Support cross-functional initiatives aimed at reducing cycle time and improving tool efficiency
• Escalate tool or process issues and follow up on non-conformities related to tool behaviour, inspection quality, or data integrity

Inspection & Process Support

• Manage incoming SEM metrology requests and verify their alignment with tool capabilities and process specifications
• Advise requesters on optimal inspection strategies, including recommending more suitable metrology techniques when appropriate
• Review and interpret inline SEM/XSEM output, as well as macro- and microscopic wafer inspections; share findings with process engineers and other stakeholders
• Support timely wafer movement by proactively screening flows and reports (e.g., hold queues, tool down/forecast reports), and contribute to reducing hold times
• Coordinate inspection reservations and align with stakeholders to minimize cycle time impact, supporting the fab’s overall KPI targets
• Review and append SEM and FIB signature/authorization requests
• Share Best Known Methods (BKMs) and documentation templates to support consistent and high-quality inspection output across the team

Team & Knowledge Sharing

• Collaborate with operators, FLS, and engineers to execute daily priorities efficiently and accurately
• Support training, onboarding, and continuous learning within the team
• Contribute to knowledge transfer by sharing insights on inspection data interpretation, inspection techniques, and tool behaviour

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

• A bachelor's 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

We seek a candidate who thrives in a dynamic work environment, showcasing an adaptability to diverse projects or research topics. You’ll be a key team player, ready to support colleagues and tackle impactful projects within the timelines of our trusted global partners.

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