R&D Process Assistant (XPLORE Lab) 

What you will do

Become part of our Lab Operations & Coordination department as an R&D Process Assistant, where you’ll help drive customer and project success through hands-on support in our XPLORE Lab. You’ll contribute to a wide range of lab activities that replicate semiconductor processes on a smaller scale — from sample preparation, thin film deposition, growing, evaporation, sputtering, etching, photolithography techniques to wire bonding, dicing and device characterization, with an eye on general lab coordination and process support. This role offers a dynamic environment with varied tasks, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple technologies and collaborating closely with research teams. 

• Collaborate closely with process engineers and technical teams to support the development and optimization of semiconductor processes. 
• During a continuous flow of training and certifications activities, you will work in imec laboratories handling sensitive equipment and materials. 
• Execute tasks by following, reviewing and discussing the requirements of internal customers to support production and research activities in strong teamwork with colleagues and teammates. 
• Summarize and disseminate your findings and investigation through detailed written reports, contributing to continuous improvement. 
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and procedures to maintain a safe and efficient working environment. 
• You will be part of a shift schedule that may include early and late shifts or standard day shifts, with regular weekend coverage on a rotational basis. 
• Due to the hands-on nature of the work, physical presence on site is required.  
• This is a fully onsite position, based at imec Leuven. 

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 bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or another STEM discipline, or equivalent industrial experience, with a focus on semiconductor process technology. 
• You are interested in learning semiconductor integration and device characterization techniques. 
• You are accurate, focused, and able to deliver results that meet specific targets and deadlines. Your reasoning skills enable you to identify and solve problems effectively. 
• You work in an organized manner and can manage your time efficiently to handle multiple tasks and deadlines. 
• You are enthusiastic, flexible, and eager to learn new technologies and methods. You are adaptable and can adjust to changing priorities and requirements. 
• You have a sense of urgency and take the initiative to address issues and improve processes proactively. 
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and can collaborate effectively with your teammates, management and cross-functional teams to achieve common goals. 
• You have a high drive to work in a highly motivated and multidisciplinary team of a multicultural environment. 
• Given the international character of imec, a good knowledge of English is a must. 
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: 
  
  • Experience with laboratory work, tools and procedures is appreciated. 
  • Knowledge of process integration flows for advanced semiconductor devices 
  • Familiarity with semiconductor fabrication equipment and processes is a plus. 
  • Proficiency in using data analysis tools and software (e.g. Power BI, Python, SharePoint) for detailed evaluation and reporting. 
  • Basic knowledge of project management practices to assist in coordinating research projects and timelines. 
  • Knowledge of the Dutch language is a plus. 

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