Metrology and Inspection R&D Engineer

What you will do

You will contribute to the development and optimization of advanced D2W bonding processes, focusing more specifically on the characterization of the process (overlay, wafer/die shape metrology, defect inspection). You will collaborate closely with R&D engineers to develop, execute, and improve bonding processes. You will be part of the metrology and inspection (M&I) group within the Angstrom Patterning department.

As metrology and inspection R&D Engineer, you will: 

• Be part of focus team aiming to develop Die-to-Wafer (D2W) bonding processes and metrology 
• Interact with the customer to understand technical requirements and translate them into test plans and dedicated experiments 
• Interact with process stakeholders (bonding, lithography, clean...) to answer their needs and their process requirements 
• Be the technical metrology and inspection point of contact between customers, imec integration and process teams 
• Operate various metrology and inspection tools in Imec cleanroom to enable full characterization of the process 
• Extract measurement data, analyze, understand correlations and process effects and feedback to various stakeholders 
• Regularly report and discuss data with focus team and customer 
• Be responsible for organizing and maintaining documentation 
• Report results and project progress in review meetings 

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

• You hold a PhD in Applied Sciences, Material Engineering or Electronics or M.Sc. Degree in similar fields with at least 2-3 years of experience  
• You have hands-on experience in metrology within a high-tech cleanroom environment. 
• You are proactive, positive, and hands-on, with a strong willingness to learn. 
• You excel at working in complex environments involving multiple partners and customers. 
• You demonstrate flexibility and resilience when facing change or ambiguity. 
• You are detail-oriented and work with high accuracy. 
• You possess excellent communication skills in English. 
• You are confident in delivering presentations to diverse audiences. 

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