Researcher – Backside Patterning and Litho Process Developer 

What you will do

• You are expected to deliver high quality lithography processes for leading edge logic and memory technology platforms that meet module research and manufacturability requirements 
• Implementing and optimizing overlay control strategies and modeling to ensure the precise alignment of multiple layers and back side alignment during the lithography development process on both 193 immersion DUV and low NA & High NA EUV lithography 
• You define and execute process, equipment and material development projects with equipment and material suppliers in cross-functional and cross-company teams 
• Collaborating with researchers & process engineers to develop a deeper understanding of how processes impact overlay control and wafer bonding 
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Working closely with other engineering teams, such as integration, etch, CMP to ensure the successful integration of overlay control into the overall semiconductor manufacturing process 
• Develop and maintain roadmaps for backside integration and process flows 

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 PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Chemical Engineering or Materials Science. 
• You have experience with semiconductor processing and working in a cleanroom. 
• Experience with advanced lithography (193nm immersion/EUV) is a plus. 
• You are well organized and eager to learn. 
• You have good technical problem-solving skills and are comfortable with multitasking. 
• You are an excellent communicator and have good reporting skills. 
• You are fluent in English. 

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