R&D Engineer Patterning Materials

imec in Vlaanderen; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Imec in Vlaanderen is seeking a scientist to join the EUV Patterning Materials team within the Advanced Patterning department. You will develop EUV patterning materials, manage collaborations with suppliers, and drive Joint Development Projects to support the Advanced Patterning Process Program.

You will identify issues, propose material and process modifications, and travel as needed. The role involves hands-on cleanroom work, strong communication in an international environment, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field is required.
• Knowledge of lithography processes and materials.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment.
• Excellent communication in an international team.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Responsabilités

• Be a member of the EUV Patterning Materials team within the Advanced Patterning department, developing EUV patterning materials.
• Facilitate projects on EUV photoresists and underlayers with imec's patterning material suppliers.
• Own and drive Joint Development Projects (JDPs) with material and equipment suppliers.
• Work with suppliers to identify issues and evaluate material and process modifications.
• Develop solutions using formal education, statistical knowledge, and in-house tools.
• Travel domestically and/or internationally as necessary to support responsibilities.
• Identify potential IP opportunities, file disclosures, present at conferences, and write articles for journals.

Connaissances

Lithography knowledge

Cleanroom experience

Hands-on cleanroom work

Strong communication

Networking with partners

Entrepreneurial mindset

Problem solving

Multitasking

Formation

Master's degree in Microelectronics, Nanoscience or Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or Materials engineering

PhD degree (optional)

Description du poste

What you will do

You will be a member of the (EUV) Patterning Materials team, part of the Advanced Patterning department, responsible for development of EUV patterning materials.

• You will facilitate projects on EUV photoresists and underlayers in collaboration with imec’s patterning material suppliers.
• You will own and drive Joint Development Projects (JDP’s) with various material and equipment suppliers to support the Advanced Patterning Process Program needs.
• You will work effectively with material and equipment suppliers to identify issues, propose and evaluate material and process modification to meet their needs and goals.
• You will develop solutions to problems utilizing formal education, statistical knowledge, and in-house tools.
• You will travel domestically and/or internationally, as necessary to support job responsibilities.
• You will identify potential intellectual properties (IP) opportunities, file disclosures, give presentations at conferences, and write the articles for scientific and technical journals.

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 determine 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 have a master’s degree in Microelectronics, Nanoscience or Nanotechnology, Physics, Chemistry, or Material engineering. A PhD degree is optional.
• You have knowledge of lithography process and materials, and experience of working in a cleanroom environment.
• You are hands-on and willing to work in the cleanroom on a regular basis.
• You have outstanding communication skills to work successfully in an international dynamic team environment.
• You have good networking skills.
• You are willing to share your knowledge with our partners.
• You are an enthusiastic entrepreneur and you enjoy pioneering work.
• You have technical problem-solving skills and should be able to multitask.