Process Engineer for bevel management  

What you will do

Miniaturization of system size is a driving force in most electronics applications. The continuous scaling of integrated circuits, and the advent of more compact system integration technologies make this possible. Within its affiliation programs and bilateral initiatives, imec contributes to the state-of-the-art in a significant manner. Thanks to recent advances in 3D integration, wafer-level packaging and MEMS, novel types of components with small form factors and an increased number of functionalities are emerging. These novel components also require new and advanced packaging solutions. To support the growing interest in these activities, we are looking for a process Engineer for Bevel management.  

You are member of the Chemical Mechanical Planarization team (CMP) within the R&D Unit Process and Modules organization (UPM) which is responsible for developing processes requested by the process integration departments running imec’s CORE and CMORE programs. You work in a group of about 20 people with whom you interact daily. You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary and multicultural environment in close cooperation with Researchers, Scientists, Hardware Engineers, Operations, Equipment Vendors, Industrial Assignees, Device and Process experts. 

You will be a member of a dedicated interdisciplinary team that is setting up a strategy for wafer bevel management. In this team the wafer edge or bevel is reshaped by trimming, deposition, etching or polishing techniques. For this, you work mainly in the cleanroom, and you are supported by experienced technical staff. Secondly, you are involved in research activities where precise control of the wafer bevel is required (3D integrated systems, 3D memory, image sensors, photonics, biomedical devices, quantum computing...). 
  
More specifically, you will: 

• Start-up state-of-the-art semiconductor equipment with a key role in bevel management. 
• Develop a training plan for mastering both equipment and process. 
• Gain understanding on the interactions between your process and the up- and downstream process steps. 
• Work cross-functionally with the integration/process support/hardware teams and industrial partners. 
• Define, organize and validate material & processes during development.  
• Learn and apply specific metrology solutions to characterize these materials. 
• Actively contribute to the research programs and joint development programs with external partners.  
• Report about your work to internal and external partners, and via conference / journal publications. 
• Support fundamental research activities on new materials and integration approaches and perform characterization and failure analysis. 
• Monitor industry trends and innovations, applying scientific knowledge and adapting this to imec research programs and activities. 
• Interface with fellow engineers and researchers to identify future needs and trends. 
• Coordinate and implement the non-standard work in IMEC’s fab organization together with fab process engineers and the pilot line. This includes coordination of the transfer of developed processes and tools to supporting and operational teams. 

You will be coached on-the-job by senior engineers.

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 have a master’s degree in engineering technology, mechanical engineering, chemistry, physics or material Science.  
• Relevant experience within a research or industrial environment is an advantage.  
• Knowledge of nano technology, chemical or mechanical process technology, or more specific CMP, plasma etch or deposition processes are a plus.  
• Foundry or OSAT experience and semiconductor materials background including characterization / FA is beneficial. 
• Know-how in data analysis and big data treatment is an asset. 
• You will require project management skills and a strong capability to work independently with a focus on quality for your deliverables.  
• You will actively participate in cross-functional teams and projects when required, utilizing scientific and engineering skills to enhance the team capability.  
• You are an enthusiastic and creative team player with strong networking, communication and reporting skills who likes to work in a multicultural team of imec researchers, PhD students and industrial researchers and you will frequently interact with partners. 
• You work autonomously, well-organized, with attention to detail and you set high standards in everything you do. 
• You are interested in working hands-on in a cleanroom environment. 
• Since your job consists of a variety of activities, depending on the needs of the imec research programs, a flexible attitude towards your tasks is required. 
• Given the international character of imec, good knowledge of (spoken and written) English is a must. 

IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes.