R&D Engineer Wet Etch and Clean 

What you will do

The Surface and Interface Processing (SIP) team assumes a pivotal role in device integration (for Logic CMOS, Memory, beyond-CMOS, and Quantum computing) and 3D packaging, which serve as consistent drivers of innovation, bringing forth a continuous stream of novel and increasingly complex wet processing challenges. To attain such requirements, a good understanding of cleaning processes and state-of-the-art wet processing hardware is a must. 
Therefore, we are looking for R&D Engineer Wet Etch and Clean to join our team. 

• Drive wet etch process development from LAB to FAB by designing robust experiments and implementing methodologies for process control, monitoring, and continuous improvement. 
• Identify wet etch and clean processes and integration challenges, collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams and partners to develop innovative solutions.  
• Report about your work to internal and external partners, write technical papers, file patents, and actively extend your professional network through conferences and collaborations. 
• Participate in joint development programs with external partners, driving research on new tools, materials, metrology, and methodologies while regularly sharing results.  
• You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary and multicultural environment together with imec researchers, hardware engineers, industry assignees, tool suppliers, device and process experts and scientists. 

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 obtained a master’s or PhD degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, chemistry or physics and display strong experimental skills and mindset. 
• Any experience in the semiconductor industry and specifically in wet cleaning processing and hardware, is a plus. 
• Knowledge of leading-edge technology like advanced Logics, memories or 3DI/OIO is appreciated. 
• This position requires you to work in the FAB. 
• You have strong analytical skills and are motivated to look into the problem with an engineering mindset. 
• You work autonomously, well organized, with good attention to detail and set high standards of quality.  
• You can work within cross-disciplined technical teams. 
• You are a strong team player. You are also able to work independently. 
• Since your job consists of a variety of activities, depending on the interactions with imec’s research programs and customers, a flexible attitude towards your tasks is required.  
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must. 

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