Interim Process Engineer

Unity Partners; Groningen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Unity Partners in Groningen, the Netherlands, seeks an Interim Senior Process Engineer to scale proprietary sensor technology from lab-scale development to wafer-level pilot production. This hands-on role requires industry production experience and a proven ability to build manufacturable processes.

You will lead process development, optimize parameters, and collaborate with R&D and equipment teams to ensure stable, repeatable production flows. Relocation is welcome for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in semiconductor processing or sensor manufacturing.
• Proven track record scaling from R&D to pilot or production — industry experience essential
• Strong understanding of thin-film processing, deposition & device integration
• Experience with wafer-level processing environments is a strong plus
• Background at semiconductor or process technology companies
• HBO or WO degree in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, nanotechnology or related field
• Comfortable taking a clear technical position in environments with differing opinions
• Proactive, structured and quality-driven — you add knowledge the team does not yet have

Responsibilities

• Lead process development and scale-up from lab-scale to production
• Translate R&D processes into stable, reproducible and manufacturable process flows
• Define, optimise and document process parameters for thin-film, coating, deposition and integration steps
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues in collaboration with R&D and equipment engineers
• Drive yield improvement, process stability and manufacturability
• Work closely with equipment vendors and internal teams on tool qualification and process integration
• Support cleanroom and pilot-line operations, ensuring robust process control and repeatability
• Contribute to technology transfer from R&D into pilot and future production environments
• Think along on which additional people and capabilities are needed to further shape the production setup

Skills

Semiconductor processing

Process scale-up

Wafer-level processing

R&D to production

Team collaboration

Education

HBO/WO in Materials Science or related

Job description

Our partner is an innovative deep-tech company developing advanced sensor technology for high-end imaging applications. Operating at the intersection of cutting-edge materials science and scalable manufacturing, they are entering a critical growth phase: moving from proof of concept to pilot production. This is a hands-on, high-impact interim assignment for someone who has done this before and knows what it takes to make technology manufacturable. Open to candidates willing to relocate, including from elsewhere in Europe.

Groningen, the Netherlands

Duration: approx. 12 months | Minimum 3 days per week

Role Overview

As Interim Senior Process Engineer, you play a key role in scaling proprietary sensor technology from lab-scale development to wafer-level pilot production. You bridge R&D and manufacturing, translating research processes into stable, reproducible and manufacturable process flows. This is not a research or academic role — the team is looking for someone who brings real industrial production experience and knows how to build a product, not just develop one.

A big part of your time is hands-on: wafer-level processing, process development and stabilisation. The remainder involves supplier alignment and contributing to the further buildout of the production setup and team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead process development and scale-up from lab-scale to production
• Translate R&D processes into stable, reproducible and manufacturable process flows
• Define, optimise and document process parameters for thin-film, coating, deposition and integration steps
• Troubleshoot process and equipment-related issues in collaboration with R&D and equipment engineers
• Drive yield improvement, process stability and manufacturability
• Work closely with equipment vendors and internal teams on tool qualification and process integration
• Support cleanroom and pilot-line operations, ensuring robust process control and repeatability
• Contribute to technology transfer from R&D into pilot and future production environments
• Think along on which additional people and capabilities are needed to further shape the production setup

Your Profile

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in semiconductor processing or advanced sensor manufacturing
• Proven track record in scaling processes from R&D to pilot or production environments — industry experience is essential, purely academic backgrounds will be critically assessed
• Strong understanding of thin-film processing, deposition techniques and device integration
• Experience with wafer-level processing environments is a strong plus
• Background at semiconductor or process technology companies is a relevant indicator
• HBO or WO degree in materials science, physics, electrical engineering, nanotechnology or a related field
• Comfortable taking a clear technical position in an environment where internal opinions may differ
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