Process Engineer – Thin film and wafer metrology

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Imec is seeking a Process Engineer for thin-film and wafer metrology in Belgium. You will manage metrology tools, develop automated measurement recipes, and ensure stability, quality and throughput in a fast-paced cleanroom environment.

Your role includes owning multiple metrology tools, supporting operators, and collaborating with researchers and engineers to improve efficiency and safety. English fluency and a proactive mindset are essential.

Formación

• Master degree in Science or Engineering is required.
• Solid theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in thin-film/metrology is preferred.
• Fluency in English and ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and optimize thin-film and wafer metrology tools.
• Develop automated measurement recipes for operators.
• Ensure equipment stability, quality, throughput and safety.
• Own metrology equipment qualification, stability, and continuous improvements.
• Collaborate with researchers, hardware engineers and operations.

Conocimientos

Master

Engineering mindset

Proactive communication

English fluency

Educación

Master in Science/Engineering

Herramientas

Ellipsometry

Wafer shape metrology

Sheet resistance

MOKE

FMR

CIPT

MH

XRR

XRD

Descripción del empleo

Process Engineer – Thin film and wafer metrology

What you will do

Manage and optimize thin-film and wafer metrology tools, developing automated measurement recipes and ensuring equipment stability, quality, throughput, and safety.
You will be a member of the in-Line Metrology Process Engineering team. This team is responsible for the standard metrology processes and tools in the cleanroom.

• As a process engineer you will be responsible for multiple tools with a focus on thin film & wafer metrology. You will work on different measurement techniques like ellipsometry, reflectivity, wafer shape (bow, warp), four-point-probe (sheet resistance), microHall, etc.
• You will create the automated measurement recipes on your tools which will be run by the operators afterwards.
• You are the expert on the applications that you own and support the customers with your expertise.
• You own multiple metrology equipment, and you will be responsible for process & tool qualification, the stability, and problem prevention as well as improvements in efficiency, throughput, safety and quality.
• You will troubleshoot issues related to the metrology processing together with your colleagues.
• You will communicate effectively with the stakeholders via multiple channels (IT systems, meetings, mail, etc.)
• You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary and multicultural environment in close cooperation with researchers, hardware engineers, operations, industry assignees, device and process experts.
• You will work in a shift regime, working in two shifts (Early/Late) including 1weekend (Sat + Sun) out of 4, to support the operations department which is working 24/7.

What we do for you

In exchange for your talent, passion and expertise, you will join a multicultural and high-tech company, with challenges there for the taking. Our flexible, progressive and informal working environment offers you a range of possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. This is your opportunity to contribute to the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow. imec supports and guides you in this process; not only with words but with concrete actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we are actively investing in the further development of all our employees to assure their technical and personal growth. Your valuable contribution and that of your colleagues make imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of an attractive and competitive salary with many fringe benefits.

Who you are

• You obtained a Master in Science or Engineering or equal by experience and display strong engineering skills and mindset. PhD’s without industry relevant experience will not be considered.
• A solid theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in one or more of the techniques listed below is an asset:
  
  • Ellipsometry, wafer shape metrology, sheet resistance.
• Knowledge of the following techniques is a plus: MOKE, FMR, CIPT, MH, XRR, XRD.
• As timing is critical in our business, we are looking for people who can evaluate and respond effectively to incoming requests and issues in a timely matter. A proactive mindset and flexibility is key.
• As you will work in cross functional teams, strong proactive communication and reporting skills are required. You strive to document and report your work to highest quality standards.
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must.
• Process & quality driven analyzer: You manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude.

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