Semiconductor Equipment Integration & Validation Engineer

imec; Vlaams-Brabant; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

imec is seeking an Equipment Integration Test Engineer to ensure seamless communication between advanced semiconductor equipment and CIM applications. You will work in a Smart Fab context, collaborating with equipment engineers and software developers to verify interfaces and improve test methodologies.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, understanding automation levels in fab operations, and contributing to reliable data exchange between hardware and CIM systems in a highly international

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development and testing related to hardware automation.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing is a strong asset, ideally 300 mm Fab.
• Familiarity with automation pyramids and equipment state engines, OPC or SECS standards.
• Ability to analyze data exchange with hardware and debug communication issues.
• Strong analytical, self-critical, and solution-oriented mindset; independent and team-capable.

Responsibilities

• Verify equipment communication with CIM applications according to purchasing specs.
• Collaborate with equipment engineers and software developers in a multinational setting.
• Contribute to test methodology and use test software and simulators to improve processes.
• Interpret test results to inform integration developers and support bug fixing.
• Work in an environment with evolving automation levels in cleanrooms and fab operations.

Skills

Software development

Hardware automation

Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge

Automation standards (OPC SECS)

Data exchange debugging

Analytical skills

English language

Job description

imec is seeking an Equipment Integration Test Engineer to ensure seamless communication between advanced semiconductor equipment and CIM applications. You will work in a Smart Fab context, collaborating with equipment engineers and software developers to verify interfaces and improve test methodologies.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, understanding automation levels in fab operations, and contributing to reliable data exchange between hardware and CIM systems in a highly international