Senior Wet Etch Engineer

SMART Photonics; Eindhoven; Presencial; EUR 47.000 - 83.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SMART Photonics is seeking a Senior Wet Etch Engineer in Eindhoven, Netherlands, to drive the wet etch processes behind photonic devices, ensuring efficiency, yield and safety. You will own the wet etch process, push improvements using SPC/DoE/FMEA, and mentor junior colleagues in a cross-functional setting with Equipment, Operations and R&D.

Ideal candidates have a master’s in Physical Chemistry or related field and at least 6 years post-graduation experience in chemical wet etch in wafer

Formación

• A master’s degree in Physical Chemistry or a similar field.
• At least 6 years of post-graduation experience with chemical wet etch processes in a wafer fab.
• A good understanding of various processes and the strict safety guidelines used in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Experience with process improvement and statistical tools such as FMEA, SPC and DoE.
• A natural drive to take ownership, get the job done, stay focused and be proactive.

Responsabilidades

• Own the wet etch process: ensure all wet etch processes and tools are released on time, correctly qualified and in line with safety guidelines.
• Improve continuously: analyze existing processes and control systems (e.g. SPC, Cp/CpK) and turn findings into higher efficiency, better yield and lower costs.
• Be the technical reference: bring in-depth knowledge of chemical wet etch processes in a wafer fab and support the process experts.
• Coach and grow the team: guide junior colleagues in taking ownership and strengthening their skills.
• Represent your department: contribute technical depth and strategic perspective in management meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

Conocimientos

Process engineering

Problem solving

Ownership

Team coaching

Communication

Educación

Master's degree in Physical Chemistry

Herramientas

FMEA

SPC

DoE

Descripción del empleo

Be the go-to wet etch expert in a fast-growing photonics foundry.

SMART Photonics aims to be the trusted, leading Tier 1 foundry and development partner in integrated photonics. We work closely with our customers to create innovative products that improve people’s lives. To support our growth towards high-volume production, we are expanding our Process Engineering team and are looking for a Senior Wet Etch Engineer.

• On-site
• Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
• €4,189 - €7,412 per month

Job description

Your role

Together with your colleagues, you develop, optimize and sustain the fabrication processes behind photonic devices such as lasers, optical amplifiers and photonic integrated circuits. Your goal is to make our processes efficient, cost-effective and stable, so that every wafer meets our customers’ specifications.

As Senior Wet Etch Engineer you report to the Cluster Lead. You will:

• Own the wet etch process: make sure all wet etch processes and tools are released on time, correctly qualified and in line with our safety guidelines.
• Improve continuously: analyze existing processes and control systems (e.g. SPC, Cp/CpK) and turn the findings into higher efficiency, better yield and lower costs.
• Be the technical reference: bring in-depth knowledge of chemical wet etch processes in a wafer fab, support the process experts in the team and step in where needed.
• Coach and grow the team: guide junior colleagues in taking ownership and strengthening their skills.
• Represent your department: contribute technical depth and strategic perspective in management meetings and presentations, and work closely with colleagues from Equipment, Operations, Integration and R&D.

We are looking for someone who has/is

• A master’s degree in Physical Chemistry or a similar field.
• At least 6 years of post-graduation experience with chemical wet etch processes in a wafer fab.
• A good understanding of various processes and the strict safety guidelines used in the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits.
• A proven drive for operational excellence, aligned with the company vision.
• Experience with process improvement and statistical tools such as FMEA, SPC and DoE.
• A natural drive to take ownership, get the job done, stay focused and be proactive.

We offer

• The chance to start something great: add real value and have a significant impact.
• Excellent growth and career opportunities: we invest in you through a tailor-made career plan with courses, training and senior guidance to help you reach your future career goals.
• A global, committed team: our colleagues come from more than 40 nationalities, supported by a dedicated team and management. Our team rated Teamwork 8.8/10 in 2025.