FEOL R&D Integration Engineer (PlatEff) 

What you will do

• Technology Development activity (TD):  
  
  • Working on Front End of Line  (FEOL) / Mid of Line (MOL) modules which are used in the N28 technology node.  Knowledge of advanced nodes including finfet and gate all around (GAA) is a bonus. 
• Technology Transfer activity:  
  
  • Strengthening the connection between R&D and the larger semiconductor industry.  Utilizing the deep technical expertise of imec, engage in customer collaboration to setup established technology node processes at customer foundry sites, 
• Process Integration and Optimization: 
  
  • Define and implement process splits in collaboration with characterization and process step engineers. 
  • Analyze interactions between FEOL modules and guide development based on electrical and characterization data. 
  • Design and execute development plans, including DOE setup, in-line characterization strategy, pilot line follow-up, and data analysis. 
• Module Robustness & Scalability: 
  
  • Apply industry experience to test process windows and margins. Optimize module settings for compatibility and tolerance acceptance. 
  • Integrate industry-standard BKM practices to enhance performance and reliability across programs. 
• Collaboration & Communication: 
  
  • Work closely with imec’s advanced research device teams. Share updates and insights with peers, customers, and management. 
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly and confidently with external customers. Provide direct, concise responses and support technology transfer initiatives. 
  • Trips to the customer site are expected and may involve potentially extended time spent on-site to ensure seamless engagement and support. 

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits. 

Who you are

• Minimum Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or other relevant science based field. 
• You have at least 3 years of industrial experience in process integration or development in a high-volume manufacturing Fab or in a corporate technology development Fab (please note that university lab, PhD or postdoc experience would not count in this case).  
• You have direct experience in improving performance of N28 transistors and circuit.  
• You have logic or memory-peri hands-on TD experience on N28 node, for FEOL patterning / concepts from Gate/Channel engg, epitaxial S/D, RMG, and Contacts.Direct experience on the N28 Planar CMOS transistor operation, ability to interpret electrical test data of N and P MOS transistors, SRAM etc. 
• Understanding of process integration impact on electrical performance and end of line reliability. 
• Capability to work at a brisk pace, manage time independently, balancing needs of multiple parallel activities. 
• You like looking at data, drawing conclusions and proposing relevant follow up actions based on limited data set.  
• Ability to draw conclusions from limited data, make suggestions on how to validate assumptions and conclusions. 
• Good communication and interaction with the other groups within the department, as well as with other departments and Fab Operations, is a major requirement for this job.  
• You have strong organizational skills and show the flexibility to change between different projects according to changing priorities.  
• Given the international character of imec, excellent English verbal and written communication skills are required to be effective in this position.  
• You either live in Belgium or are willing to relocate (support provided). 

Please note that as part of our selection process for this role, we ask candidates to respond to a few pre-screening questions that reflect essential requirements for the role.  

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