Principal Process Engineer – Metrology

Black Semiconductor; Aachen; Vor Ort; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading semiconductor innovator in Aachen is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer – Metrology to join their fabrication team. The candidate will play a crucial role in expanding metrology capabilities and supporting cutting-edge innovations in graphene technology. Ideal candidates have a PhD or MSc in relevant fields and experience in semiconductor manufacturing. The role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for growth in precision measurement.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of SPC, DOE, and relevant metrology techniques.
• Ability to work in a clean room environment.

Aufgaben

• Develop effective metrology strategies for fabrication areas.
• Guide integration of test structures into mask layouts.
• Monitor stability and calibration of metrology equipment.

Kenntnisse

Dimensional metrology

Statistical process control

Analytical thinking

Collaboration with technical teams

Practical metrology experience

Ausbildung

PhD or MSc degree in relevant fields

BSc degree with significant industrial experience

Tools

JMP

Statistical software

Jobbeschreibung

About us

We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunities. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in driving change with our fundamentally human-centered approach, uniting bright minds around a shared vision

The vision is: Prove to everybody that you can make a fundamental change. Prove with your knowledge and skills how things can be done differently. Together, we can change the paradigm of how the world connects

Your Qualifications

• PhD or MSc graduate degree in following or related fields: Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Materials Eng; Physics; Chemistry. BSc degree followed by significant industrial experience welcome
• Experience in a process engineering role in a semiconductor200- or 300-mmmanufacturingfab, including prior ownership responsibilities of dimensional metrology, specifically ellipsometry and scatterometry (OCD) techniques in FEOL and/or BEOL
• Experienced with organizing associated metadata, indirect metrology data, and value-add summary statistics alongside raw data in commerciallyacquireddatabases and analysis software
• Has some practical experience with relevant metrology techniques as deployed in the semiconductor manufacturing industry
• Working knowledge and practical experience with SPC, DOE and statistically supported hypothesis testing (effectivelyleveragetools such as JMP)
• Able to work in a clean room environment
• Experience withRamanspectroscopy and its application to 2D materials is considereda very strongplus

Our work culture

About our technology

The semiconductor industry’s growing demand for more powerful chips with higher bandwidth and lower power finds its solution in our technology. We connect chips to high-throughput, low-delay computing networks. The key lies in harnessing the physical properties of graphene to combine electronic computing with photonic communication, allowing countless chips to interactalmost asif they were one. Our graphene photonic innovation increases computing power and efficiency to a new order of magnitude

In short, we connect chips to create powerful and energy-efficient networks, overcoming connectivity limitations in the semiconductor industry. We deliver the graphene solution

The Role

Black Semi is seeking a highly skilled Process Engineer – Metrology to join our growing fabrication team. We’re working on devices that have never been manufactured at scale before, using novel structures and materials. To support this innovation, we’re expanding our metrology capabilities to measure and evaluate these breakthroughs with precision and consistency

This role brings a strategic approach to measurement, collaborating closely with team members to generate high-impact data from cleanroom operations. Your attention to detail, analytical thinking, and commitment to continuous improvement will directly support the evolution of our manufacturing expertise

To join our team, you should be excited to

• Build deepexpertisewith Black Semi’s metrology equipment and apply these tools to address specific measurement challenges in our graphene-photonics manufacturing processes
• Support team members in developing effective metrology strategies across diverse fabrication areas, helping to improve the clarity, value, and impact of measurements
• Guide the integration of test structures into mask layouts, ensuring compatibility with metrology tools and compliance with design rules across all product layers
• Implement andmaintainsystems tomonitorthe stability and calibration of critical metrology equipment, using statistical process control (SPC) and other best practices.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams toidentifyopportunities for major improvements in process performance, using reliable measurement protocols to support data-driven decisions
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues on how to approach nonstandard metrology challenges with thoughtful, adaptable strategies—including the development of internal and external cross-calibration methods