Semiconductor Nanofabrication Engineer

IC Resources; München; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Resources seeks a Semiconductor Nanofabrication Engineer to advance next-generation implantable brain-computer interfaces, aiming to restore movement, vision and communication for people with disabilities.

The role involves designing multi-channel implantable micro-electrode arrays and scaling processes from prototype to production, with a focus on microfabrication, MEMS knowledge, and biocompatibility considerations.

Qualifications

• Experience with microfabrication and cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of MEMS devices and MEMS fabrication.
• Background in materials/fabrication affecting signal quality and biocompatibility.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture multi-channel implantable micro-electrode arrays.
• Develop microfabrication processes: sputtering, photolithography, etching, thin-film processing.
• Characterise electrodes using impedance spectroscopy and long-term stability testing.
• Analyse results and translate into design and process improvements.
• Scale manufacturing from prototypes to production-ready processes.

Skills

Microfabrication

Cleanroom

MEMS

Thin films

Photolithography

Sputtering

Education

PhD in neuroengineering

MSc in related field

Job description

Fantastic new opportunity for a Semiconductor Nanofabrication Engineer to join an exciting company to help to develop the next generation of implantable brain-computer interfaces (BCIs), with the goal of restoring movement, vision and communication for people with disabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Design and manufacture multi-channel implantable micro-electrode arrays, including layouts, geometries and fabrication processes.
• Develop and optimise microfabrication processes such as sputtering, photolithography, etching and thin-film processing.
• Characterise electrodes using techniques such as impedance spectroscopy and long-term stability testing.
• Analyse results and translate findings into design and process improvements.
• Scale manufacturing from early prototypes to reproducible, production-ready processes.

What we're looking for

• Strong experience in microfabrication and cleanroom environments, ideally including thin films, photolithography, sputtering, RIE and/or wet chemistry.
• Knowledge of MEMS devices and the MEMS fabrication process
• Understanding of how materials and fabrication affect signal quality, durability and biocompatibility.
• Degree or PhD in neuroengineering, microsystems technology, electrical engineering, physics, biomedical engineering or a related field.
• An entrepreneurial, hands-on mindset with an interest in taking technology from prototype to scalable production.