Process Engineer – Thin film and wafer metrology

What you will do

Manage and optimize thin-film and wafer metrology tools, developing automated measurement recipes and ensuring equipment stability, quality, throughput, and safety. You will be a member of the in-Line Metrology Process Engineering team. This team is responsible for the standard metrology processes and tools in the cleanroom.

• As a process engineer you will be responsible for multiple tools with a focus on thin film & wafer metrology. You will work on different measurement techniques like ellipsometry, reflectivity, wafer shape (bow, warp), four-point-probe (sheet resistance), microHall, etc.
• You will create the automated measurement recipes on your tools which will be run by the operators afterwards.
• You are the expert on the applications that you own and support the customers with your expertise.
• You own multiple metrology equipment, and you will be responsible for process & tool qualification, the stability, and problem prevention as well as improvements in efficiency, throughput, safety and quality.
• You will troubleshoot issues related to the metrology processing together with your colleagues.
• You will communicate effectively with the stakeholders via multiple channels (IT systems, meetings, mail, etc.)
• You will work in a dynamic multidisciplinary and multicultural environment in close cooperation with researchers, hardware engineers, operations, industry assignees, device and process experts.
• You will work in a shift regime, working in two shifts (Early/Late) including 1weekend (Sat + Sun) out of 4, to support the operations department which is working 24/7.

Who you are

• You obtained a Master in Science or Engineering or equal by experience and display strong engineering skills and mindset. PhD’s without industry relevant experience will not be considered.
• A solid theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in one or more of the techniques listed below is an asset:
  • Ellipsometry, wafer shape metrology, sheet resistance.
• Knowledge of the following techniques is a plus: MOKE, FMR, CIPT, MH, XRR, XRD.
• As timing is critical in our business, we are looking for people who can evaluate and respond effectively to incoming requests and issues in a timely matter. A proactive mindset and flexibility is key.
• As you will work in cross functional teams, strong proactive communication and reporting skills are required. You strive to document and report your work to highest quality standards.
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must.
• Process & quality driven analyzer: You manage multiple priorities with a proactive “can do” attitude.