Simulation Expert

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

Job summary

Bosch in Espoo, Finland invites applications for a Simulation Expert to advance semiconductor process modelling. You will focus on plasma patterning and thin-film deposition, using atomistic and continuum methods along with analytical and machine-learning techniques.

The role emphasizes simulation-driven development and cross-functional collaboration. Candidate should have strong experience validating simulations with wafer data and translating insights into production improvements.

Qualifications

• Degree (Master/PhD) in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials, computational science, or equivalent.
• Background in semiconductor process simulation, ideally plasma and/or deposition.
• Knowledge of multi-scale modelling and methods, including ML is a plus.
• Experience validating simulations with experimental data.

Responsibilities

• Multi-scale simulation of plasma and deposition processes.
• Combine atomistic, continuum, analytical, and ML approaches.
• Translate insights into process improvements and industrialization.
• Collaborate with research partners, vendors, and production for validation.

Skills

Multi-scale modelling

Plasma & deposition knowledge

Simulation validation with data

Machine learning approaches

Education

Master/PhD in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials, or computational science

Job description

Join one of the major global players in the MEMS business! To strengthen our development center in Espoo, Finland, we are looking for simulation experts with a passion for semiconductor processes and innovation. As a Simulation Expert, you will work on the modelling and simulation of semiconductor manufacturing processes, with a focus on plasma patterning and deposition. You will apply atomistic and continuum approaches, combining them to understand and optimize process behavior. The role offers the opportunity to shape simulation-driven development in an evolving environment, requiring initiative, ownership, and independent topic development, as well as active cross-functional networking.

Process Simulation & Modelling

Multi-scale simulation of plasma and deposition processes.

Methods

Combine atomistic, continuum, analytical, and machine learning approaches.

From Research to Industrialization

Understand plasma-surface interactions and thin-film growth and translate insights into process improvements.

Validation

Align simulations with experimental data from semiconductor wafers.

Collaboration

Build a strong internal network and work across cooperate research, development and production.

Knowledge Transfer

Collaborate with research partners and vendors.

• Degree (Master/PhD) in engineering, physics, chemistry, materials, computational science, or equivalent.
• Background in semiconductor process simulation, ideally plasma and/or deposition.
• Knowledge of multi-scale modelling (atomistic + continuum); experience with analytical methods and/or machine learning.
• Experience in validating simulations with experimental data is required, experience in industry or with industrial partners is favorable.