Quality Process Specialist, Fab processes

VTT; Espoo; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VTT in Espoo invites a Quality Process Specialist to join the Micronova FAB, responsible for governing quality processes in the cleanroom and driving continuous improvement in semiconductor processing.

You will maintain the Quality Handbook, define environmental targets, monitor KPIs, and lead training and audits. Fluency in English is mandatory; Finnish is an asset. You will collaborate with maintenance, process engineering, data experts and external partners.

Qualifications

• University or applied sciences degree in a technical field.
• Good knowledge of quality standards.
• Background in semiconductor processing.
• Experience with problem-solving methods.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Fluent in English; Finnish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Own the quality processes and governance in the Micronova fab.
• Maintain and develop the Quality Handbook for cleanroom operations.
• Define environmental targets, monitor KPIs, and prepare the annual environmental report.
• Own the training set for quality system.
• Facilitate and support quality audits to the fab.
• Audit material vendors.
• Lead the quality and environmental training for VTT personnel.
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities.
• Own, report and develop quality and environmental data, metrics and KPIs.

Skills

Quality standards

Semiconductor processing

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Hands-on attitude

Education

Technical degree (university or applied sciences)

Job description

Are you interested in working as a Quality Process Specialist for semiconductor wafer processing in the field of microelectronics and quantum technologieswith the possibility to make an impact? VTT might be just the right place for you!

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds from 55+ different nationalities focuses on creating impact through science-based innovation. In recent years, we have created ground-breaking innovations such as the world's fastest and most accurate radiation detector, a cancer-sniffing sensor device for smartphones, and a headphone set entirely made of microbial materials. Get to know us further by exploring VTT's tech & infra.

We are now looking for a Quality Process Specialist to join our Micronova FAB organization in Espoo!

About Fab:

The semiconductor wafer fab located in Micronova facilitates the whole chain of research, development and small-volume production. The total area of the cleanroom is 2 600 m2, and there is an installed equipment base of 200 processing and measurement tools, enabling fabrication of devices for silicon photonics, radio, MEMS, quantum and hyperspectral applications. Micronova is a vibrant ecosystem, where more than twenty companies have access to the fab for the fabrication of their own products, and Aalto University operates independently in part of the facility. The fab operates at 200mm wafer size and its operations are ISO9001 certified. In addition to the existing toolbase, numerous investments into new equipment are currently in progress to enhance the capabilities. New business models, growing demands and VTT’s involvement in EU Chips JU Pilot Line activities drive a change in operational model. The fab is in a transformation process towards more repeated process offering and advanced process control and data management.

As a Quality Process Specialist, you will:

• Own the quality processes and governance in the Micronova fab
• Maintaining and continuously developing the Quality Handbook for cleanroom operations, including document and change management.
• Define environmental targets, monitor key performance indicators, and prepare the annual environmental report
• Own the training set for quality system
• Facilitate and support quality related audits to the fab
• Audit material vendors
• Leading the quality and environmental training for VTT personnel using the cleanroom
• Facilitate continuous improvement activities
• Own, report and develop quality and environmental data, metrics and KPIs

You will work closely within the fab core operations unit, which consists of highly qualified Maintenance and Process Engineering and data experts, cleanroom operators, and manufacturing process quality experts. Further key stakeholders include research teams and external companies that utilize the Micronova cleanrooms.

Who we are looking for:

• You have a relevant university or university of applied sciences degree in a technical, technological, scientific, or other related field
• Good knowledge and experience of quality standards
• Background and work experience in semiconductor processing
• Knowledge and experience in problem solving methods
• Team working skills, good communication capabilities
• Hands‑on attitude and positive drive to implement new processes
• Fluent spoken and writing in English is mandatory, fluent Finnish is seen as an asset

A person with good problem-solving and communication skills. We hope that you have a hands‑on mentality, good collaboration skills, and are able to create strong relationships with all cleanroom users. You are proactive, methodical, and willing to take responsibility.

With VTT, you’llenjoy:

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting‑edge of technology and engineering, from next‑generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems, and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating a real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – Chain reaction for growth.
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting‑edge academic research and applied customer projects locally and internationally. At VTT, you'll have state‑of‑the‑art research facilities, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro‑, nano‑, and quantum technologies.
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long‑term positions and stable career paths in top‑level research. People tend to stay with us for over ten years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross‑disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
• Support for your well‑being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well‑being services to enable a good work‑life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays annually (after one year of work), we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and other versatile services aiming to support your occupational wellbeing.

Interested and want to know more?

For further information, please contact Juha Pietarinen, Director, Microfabrication, [e-mail] , [phone].

VTT

VTT is a forerunner in research, development and innovation, and one of Europe’s leading research organisations. We develop cutting‑edge technologies and transform them into growth together with our customers and partners. Our solutions address the greatest challenges of our time while creating sustainable growth, jobs and wellbeing.

With more than 80 years of experience, we accelerate the journey from innovation to impact. By thinkingbeyond the obvious, we drive growth, renewal and resilience.

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