Process Development Engineer

Beneq Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Beneq Oy, based in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Process Development Engineer to advance ALD technology within its TFS-Series team for research customers.

Join one of the world’s leading ALD teams and work in a collaborative, low-hierarchy environment focused on innovation and ownership. The role emphasizes design and optimization of ALD processes, documentation, and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of ALD, thin film deposition, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in process development and statistical analysis (including Design of Experiments).
• Understanding of process hardware and ability to troubleshoot.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute ALD process development to meet customer requirements.
• Develop and optimize ALD processes in a clean room environment.
• Manage process development projects aligned with customer timelines.
• Document process parameters, measurements and conclusions.
• Act as the primary technical contact for customers and build strong relationships with them.
• Collaborate with product team to improve ALD-related services and drive improvements in development methodologies.

Skills

ALD process development

Thin film deposition

Statistical analysis/DOE

Process troubleshooting

Characterization methods

Technical communication

Education

MSc/PhD in Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Physics

Tools

Process hardware familiarity

Job description

HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF THIN FILM TECHNOLOGY WITH ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ALD TEAMS.

We are now looking for a Process Development Engineer to join our dynamic TFS-series team within the Research Tools product line. If you have a passion for ALD, thrive in experimental environments, and enjoy working directly with advanced research customers, wed love to hear from you.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Process Development Engineer, your mission is to design and execute world-class ALD process development to meet the demanding requirements of our research customers.

• Developing and optimizing new or existing ALD processes in a clean room environment.
• Conducting in-depth process development and optimization activities to demonstrate the value of our ALD tools and services.
• Scheduling and managing process development projects in line with customer timelines.
• Maintaining thorough documentation, including process parameters, measurements, and conclusions.
• Acting as the primary technical contact for customers and building strong, trust-based relationships.
• Collaborating closely with product team to drive continuous improvement of our products and ALD process related services.
• Continuously improving development methodologies and internal practices.

What Were Looking For

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of ALD, thin film deposition, or a related application field.
• Hands‑on experience in process development and statistical analysis (including Design of Experiments and related simulations).
• Understanding of process hardware and capability to troubleshoot and fix it.
• Familiarity with thin film characterization and measurement techniques.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in technical and scientific contexts.
• Analytical and structured problem solver with a passion for experiments.
• Customer‑focused mindset with excellent collaboration skills.
• Clear and confident communicator, both with technical experts and stakeholders.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, and eager to innovate.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to work with one of the worlds top ALD teams at the forefront of thin film innovation.
• A collaborative, low‑hierarchy work culture with room to grow and take ownership.
• The chance to shape technologies that drive innovation across industries.

For more information about the position, please contact Otto Laitinen, Head of Product Line, TFS-Series by phone at [phone] at 10-11 AM (EEST) on August 15th, August 22nd or August 29th.

Beneq is the home of atomic layer deposition. Our mission is to be dedicated to the success of the More-than-Moore device makers by delivering best in class, innovative, and flexible ALD equipment and service solutions. In 1984, we established the worlds first industrial production using ALD. Today, we lead the market with products for semiconductor device fabrication, R&D, and varied ALD solutions. We operate globally and employ 170+ people on three continents. We are a unique employer that combines the hands‑on, dynamic mindset of a fast‑growth startup with the solid funding and resources of a larger enterprise. Beneq’s team of engineers and experts are committed to delivering world class ALD solutions and enabling technology mega trends through advanced solutions. Beneq is headquartered in Finland with legal entities in the USA and Japan.