Senior Process Engineer Dry Etch

Imec; Vlaams-Brabant; Remote; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

IMEC in Leuven, Belgium, is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for Dry Etch to drive development and maturity of etch processes in multiple projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure process compatibility with other steps and contribute to low-volume production readiness.

The role requires a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field, at least 5 years in semiconductor, and strong communication skills in English.

Qualifications

• You have at least 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry including dry etch processes.
• You like to take ownership, are organized, with strong attention to detail and high quality standards.
• You work in cross-functional teams with strong communication and reporting skills.
• You are able to adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Drive etch process development in several projects and report accordingly.
• Guide interactions between the etch and other process steps.
• Bring critical etch processes to maturity for low volume production.
• Be the dry etch tool owner including safety, quality, cycle time, cost and sustainability.
• Contribute to Fab Engineering roadmap.
• Drive CIP to optimize quality and speed in production lines.

Skills

Dry etch

Process development

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Ownership

Education

Master’s or PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Materials Science

Job description

Senior Process Engineer Dry Etch

What you will do

• You will be an active member of the Fab Engineering Dept under the Dry Etch Process Team.
• Drive the etch process development in several projects and report accordingly.
• Guide and comprehend the interactions between the etch and other process steps.
• Bringing critical etch processes to the required maturity level to enable low volume production.
• Being and acting as dry etch tool owner including safety, quality, cycle time, cost and sustainability.
• Thinking ahead and participating in the definition of the Fab Engineering roadmap.
• Drive CIP (Continuous Improvement Project) to optimize quality and speed in production lines.

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 define 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 obtained a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Material Science or equal by experience and display strong engineering skills and mindset.
• You have at least 5 years of experience in semiconductor industry including dry etch processes.
• You like to take ownership, you are well organized, with a good attention to detail and you set high standards for quality.
• As you will work in cross functional teams, strong communication and reporting skills are required. You are a team player with a strong drive to share your experience and knowledge with colleagues. You strive to document and report your work to highest quality standards.
• You are able to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have a methodical and insightful approach to problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must.

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