R&D Process Engineer: Wet Chemistry & Thin-Film Deposition

Qplox engineering; Vlaams-Brabant; Sur place; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Qplox engineering in Belgium seeks a Process Engineer to develop and optimize advanced materials and processes for next-generation technology. You will work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and process engineering to translate material requirements into scalable solutions.

In this role, you will execute wet chemical and electrochemical processes, support thin-film deposition techniques, and collaborate with researchers to advance R&D outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering or related field.
• 3-8 years of relevant experience in process engineering, materials development or chemical processing.
• Hands-on lab experience with wet chemical processing or electrochemical deposition is essential.
• Experience with thin-film processing and materials development.
• Experience with sputtering, thermal evaporation, e-beam deposition, ALD or MLD is valuable.
• Cleanroom experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of the relationship between chemistry, materials, process conditions and device performance.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a structured approach to process development and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to learn and adopt new technologies, processing techniques and characterization methods.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and technical reporting skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsabilités

• Execute and optimize wet chemical and electrochemical processes for advanced materials and coatings.
• Develop and improve chemical and electrochemical deposition processes for surface engineering and materials applications.
• Support thin-film deposition using sputtering, thermal evaporation, e-beam deposition, ALD and MLD.
• Analyze process performance, identify technical challenges and proactively communicate risks, limitations and improvement opportunities.
• Work closely with researchers and multidisciplinary engineering teams to translate material requirements into robust process solutions.
• Contribute to process development, optimization and troubleshooting in an advanced R&D environment.
• Explore and implement new processing methods, tools and characterization techniques.
• Document results and communicate technical findings effectively to project teams and stakeholders.

Connaissances

Wet chemical processing

Electrochemical deposition

Thin-film deposition

Materials development

Sputtering

Thermal evaporation

E-beam deposition

ALD

MLD

Cleanroom experience

Fluent English

Formation

Chemistry

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Outils

Sputtering equipment

Thin-film deposition equipment

ALD/MLD tooling

Description du poste

Qplox engineering in Belgium seeks a Process Engineer to develop and optimize advanced materials and processes for next-generation technology. You will work at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, and process engineering to translate material requirements into scalable solutions.

In this role, you will execute wet chemical and electrochemical processes, support thin-film deposition techniques, and collaborate with researchers to advance R&D outcomes.