Process Development Manager

Beneq Group Oy; Espoo; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

International working environment

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Beneq Group Oy in Espoo, Finland, is seeking a Process Development Manager to lead ALD process development for advanced thin film solutions. You will blend hands-on lab work with leadership of two engineers, driving projects for semiconductor customers worldwide.

Standards include DoE-driven optimization, close collaboration with product management and engineering, and a focus on scalable process innovations in an international high-tech setting.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics or related field
• Strong understanding of ALD, thin film deposition or related tech
• Hands-on experience in process development and experimental work
• Industry experience in thin film, vacuum coating, semiconductor or high-tech manufacturing
• Experience with statistical analysis, DoE and process optimization
• Familiarity with thin film characterization and measurement methods
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently and across teams
• Excellent English communication and customer interaction skills

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize ALD processes in lab and cleanroom environments
• Lead process development projects for research ALD customers
• Supervise two Process Development Engineers and one Equipment Engineer
• Coordinate project priorities, schedules and resources
• Conduct process characterization, analysis and optimization
• Maintain thorough process documentation and reporting
• Act as technical contact for customers and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of development methodologies
• Support development of new process capabilities and applications

Skills

ALD understanding

Process development

Experimental work

Thin film characterization

DoE & statistics

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

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

Job description

Process Development Manager, TFS-Series

Lead advanced ALD process development at the forefront of thin film innovation.

Beneq is looking for a Process Development Manager to join our Advanced ALD Business Unit in Espoo, Finland. In this role, you’ll lead and contribute to advanced ALD process development activities supporting our research and semiconductor customers worldwide.

This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining approximately 80% process development work and 20% team leadership and coordination. You will manage a small team of two Process Development Engineers while remaining deeply involved in experimental work, process optimization, and customer-driven development projects.

You’ll work closely with customers, Product Management, Engineering, and application experts to develop and optimize ALD processes that demonstrate the full value of Beneq’s advanced ALD solutions.

If you enjoy combining technical expertise, experimentation, customer collaboration, and team leadership in a high-tech environment, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Your Role

As a Process Development Manager, you will lead and execute ALD process development activities focused on developing new and optimized thin film processes for advanced applications and customer needs.

You will combine hands-on laboratory and cleanroom work with team coordination responsibilities, supporting project prioritization, development planning, and daily guidance for the Process Development team.

The role combines technical expertise, analytical problem-solving, customer interaction, and people leadership in an international high-tech environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and optimize ALD processes in laboratory and cleanroom environments
• Lead process development projects for research ALD customers
• Lead and support a small team of two Process Development Engineers and one Equipment Engineer
• Coordinate project priorities, schedules, and resource planning
• Conduct process characterization, analysis, and optimization activities
• Maintain thorough process documentation, measurements, and reporting
• Act as a technical contact for customers and internal stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement of process development methodologies and practices
• Support development of new process capabilities and application areas

What We’re Looking For

• MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant field
• Strong understanding of ALD, thin film deposition, or related technologies
• Hands-on experience in process development and experimental work
• Industry experience in thin film, vacuum coating, semiconductor, or other high-tech manufacturing environments
• Experience with statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), and process optimization
• Familiarity with thin film characterization and measurement methods
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong communication and customer interaction skills
• Excellent English language skills

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in team leadership or project coordination
• Experience in high-tech industries
• Knowledge of process simulations or data analysis tools
• Customer-facing experience in technical environments
• Experience working in cleanroom environments

Why Join Beneq?

At Beneq, you’ll work with one of the world’s leading ALD teams in a collaborative and innovation-driven environment where technical expertise and curiosity are highly valued.

You’ll join a skilled international team working on advanced semiconductor and thin film solutions with customers around the world. We believe in giving people responsibility, opportunities to grow, and the freedom to contribute ideas that make a real difference.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• An international and supportive working environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Meaningful work with cutting-edge ALD technologies
• A collaborative, low-hierarchy culture with room for innovation
• A role with direct impact on future process technologies and customer success

MSc or PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or another relevant field, Strong understanding of ALD, thin film deposition, or related technologies, Hands-on experience in process development and experimental work, Industry experience in thin film, vacuum coating, semiconductor, or other high-tech manufacturing environments, Experience with statistical analysis, Design of Experiments (DoE), and process optimization, Familiarity with thin film characterization and measurement methods, Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills, Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams, Strong communication and customer interaction skills, Excellent English language skills