Senior Wet Etch Engineer: Lead & Optimize Photonics Processes

SMART Photonics; Eindhoven; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Process engineering

Problem solving

Ownership

Team coaching

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physical Chemistry

Tools

FMEA

SPC

DoE

Job description

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