Process generalists - DTU Nanolab

DTU - Danmarks Tekniske Universitet (Network Profile); Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Nanolab in Lyngby, Denmark seeks one to two Process Generalists for permanent roles in a high‑level cleanroom. You will support and advise students and researchers on fabrication processes, and train users in operating state‑of‑the‑art equipment, and collaborate with industrial partners to deliver complete fabrication solutions.

You should hold a Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Micro/Nanotechnology, Materials Science or related field with at least 3 years in semiconductor fabrication, and

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Micro/Nanotechnology, Materials Science or related field with at least 3 years in semiconductor fabrication.
• Experience with nano- and microfabrication techniques such as UV lithography, thin film deposition, DRIE and SEM.
• Fluent in English and able to document process development steps clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise students and researchers on fabrication processes in a cleanroom environment.
• Train users in operating state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment.
• Collaborate with industrial partners to design and execute complete fabrication sequences.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Micro/Nanotechnology, Materials Science or related

Tools

UV lithography

Thin film deposition

Deep reactive ion etching

Scanning electron microscopy

Job description

The Fabrication Support team at DTU Nanolab is seeking one to two Process generalist for permanent positions.

As a Process Generalist in the Fabrication Support team, you will be working in a highly advanced cleanroom environment. In this role, you will support and advise students and researchers at DTU and external users on fabrication processes, as well as train users in the operation of state-of-the-art semiconductor processing equipment. You will also collaborate closely with industrial partners to realize their devices, designing and executing complete fabrication processes to meet customer requirements.

The job

A significant part of your working day will be spent in the DTU Nanolab cleanroom. We are looking for a person who already has substantial experience in advanced micro-fabrication in a cleanroom environment You should enjoy helping and teaching students and other facility users to operate advanced tools. You have great attention to detail and a structured approach to developing and fine-tuning fabrication processes.

Our expectations of you

We expect you to hold a Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Micro/Nanotechnology, Materials Science, or a related technical discipline with at least 3 years' experience in semiconductor fabrication. We also expect that you are already skilled in essential nano- and microfabrication techniques such as

• UV lithography
• Thin film deposition
• Deep reactive ion etching
• Scanning electron microscopy

We also expect that

• Can work independently on given tasks
• Will systematically document process development results
• Enjoy working on projects alone, but also in cooperation with other team members
• Are fluent in English

At DTU Nanolab, safety is a core value. We are therefore seeking candidates who are comfortable working in a highly safety-focused environment and who can meet the following physical and mental requirements:

• Comfortable wearing specialized personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Able to respond promptly and appropriately in emergency situations, including evacuations.
• Capable of performing duties that involve extended periods of standing and movement.
• Confident working with potentially hazardous chemicals and gases while following established safety protocols and procedures.

What we offer in return

We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment. A job where you will work with state-of-the-art semiconductor fabrication equipment. The Technical University of Denmark is a leading university in Northen Europe, and our facility is among the largest and most advanced fair access facilities in Europe. Please notice that this is not a research position, it is a technical position with emphasis on user assistance and customer fabrication orders.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement for academic employees with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).

In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU's salary structure for academic staff employed in technical-administrative positions at DTU (AC TAP): www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures.

The position is a full‑time position. Starting date is 1 January 2026 (or according to mutual agreement).

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

Please submit your online application no later than 15 November 2026 (23:59 Danish time).

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Nanolab

is the National Center for Nanofabrication and Characterization in Denmark and an open-access research infrastructure at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU). As one of Europe's largest fair-access micro- and nanofabrication centers, it offers a large cleanroom and advanced electron microscopy facilities. DTU Nanolab supports cutting‑edge research and small‑scale production within MEMS/NEMS, photonics, and quantum technologies, covering nano- and microfabrication as well as advanced analysis of hard and soft matter. Since 2018, DTU Nanolab extended to provide expertise in soft matter from small molecule complexes to biological cells.

DTU - For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.