R&D Engineer for Thin Film device development

Qplox engineering; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

On-site work

Résumé du poste

Qplox engineering is seeking a passionate R&D Engineer to support development of next-generation thin film devices at our Leuven, Belgium site. You will assist in process runs, optimize deposition steps (spin-coating, PVD, CVD, ALD), and characterize layers and devices while maintaining thorough documentation.

Requirements include a Master's degree or higher in a relevant field, hands-on thin film processing experience, strong teamwork, and fluency in English for our international team.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with thin film processing and characterization methods (optical, microscopic, and morphological).
• Team-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory setting with safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken) due to the international work environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist in the execution and follow-up of process runs under the supervision of project leaders or senior scientists.
• Propose and implement process improvements to optimize results.
• Perform deposition of thin films from both solution and vacuum processes, using techniques such as spin-coating, PVD, CVD, and ALD.
• Conduct physical, optical, and morphological characterization of deposited layers and fabricated devices.
• Document findings and progress through consistent, rigorous reporting.

Connaissances

Thin film processing

Characterization methods

Team collaboration

Lab safety practices

English proficiency

Formation

Master's degree or higher (Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science)

Outils

Spin-coating

PVD

CVD

ALD

Optical/Microscopic characterization

Description du poste

Our client’s Exploratory Lab is looking for a passionate R&D Engineer to support the development of next-generation thin film devices. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to advanced research projects in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution and follow-up of process runs under the supervision of project leaders or senior scientists.
• Propose and implement process improvements to optimize results.
• Perform deposition of thin films from both solution and vacuum processes, using techniques such as spin-coating, physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and atomic layer deposition (ALD).
• Conduct physical, optical, and morphological characterization of deposited layers and fabricated devices.
• Document findings and progress through consistent, rigorous reporting.

Location: Leuven, Belgium

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with thin film processing and characterization methods (optical, microscopic, and morphological).
• Team-oriented, with strong organizational skills to manage tasks and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a laboratory setting with strict adherence to safety and housekeeping protocols.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken) due to the international work environment.

We Offer

• Join a forward-thinking organization where you will help shape the technologies of tomorrow. You will be part of a dynamic team pushing the boundaries of what's possible.
• Assignment Type: Full-time.
• Work Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Remote work is not possible for this role. A full-time assignment requiring on-site presence to foster collaboration, creativity, and efficiency.
• A stimulating, high-tech work environment focused on innovation.