R&D Engineer exploratory device processing

What you will do

Imec is leading the research and development of novel devices and materials that can shape the future of tomorrow’s electronic devices. In this growing R&D activity, we are currently looking for an R&D Engineer to strengthen our processing activities in our cleanroom lab environment. She/He will be the coordinator for the development of process and integration flows for technology developments in the fields of microfluidics, biosensors and MEMS.

As an R&D Engineer, you are the point of contact with internal and external customers and corresponding device simulation and design experts. You have a very deep understanding of our cleanroom lab capabilities and with your strong microfabrication background you can translate the device concepts to realistic process flows. In the next step, you supervise the device fabrication and co-ordinate the execution in close contact with the process engineers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Being the contact point for the internal and external customers and device engineers.
• Translating the device specifications to realistic process and integration flows and supervise their execution.
• Working hands-on in the cleanroom lab environment to develop new processes and materials.
• Reporting to project managers on the process developments and status.
• Coordinating the device fabrication and the process engineers and assistants for a timely and high quality execution.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of the cleanroom lab's capabilities and identify innovative methodologies that can enhance the current state-of-the-art.

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

• Have a PhD degree or Master’s degree with experience in Electronics Engineering or Nano-science/nano-technology.
• Have extensive knowledge of thin film devices and experience with MEMS or microfluidics.
• Have cleanroom experience and good knowledge about thin film device fabrication in a MEMS or semiconductor environment.
• Have experience in project writing. You are organized and you can structure a complex project.
• Have excellent communication skills, that you will use to interface with internal and external customers.
• Can work according to agreed customer timelines and manage time efficiently according to aggressive project schedules.
• Take initiative and work independently, while being part of a team.
• Are result-driven and flexible to meet stringent deadlines with quality output.
• Enjoy working in multi-disciplinary and cross-cultural teams.

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