Research Engineer – Micro and Nanofabrication Processes (Ref.09.23.47/1)

Job Reference: Ref. 09.23.47/1

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Micro and Nanofabrication Facility

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 48 months, ICR eligible

Open Date for Applications: January 25^th 2024

Closing Date for Applications: February 25^th 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #cleanroom #microandnanofabrication #cleanroomengineer #PVD #materialscience #MTJdevice

Overview

The Micro and Nanofabrication Facility is an open-access user facility that provides training and support throughout the development chain in cleanroom processes: device modelling and design, process integration and device fabrication, packaging and testing.

We are looking for a qualified Engineer to reinforce our team and activities within device microfabrication and nanotechnology. The scope of this work will be under an industrial project focused on Magnetic Tunnel Junctions fabrication.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Participate in the production of MTJ sensor wafers (200mm) integrated in running industrial contracts;
• Ensure the continuous improvement of fabrication processes in terms of throughput, quality and reliability;
• Take responsibility for tasks related with the performance monitoring of specific tools and associated service operations as well as user training;
• Fabrication of wafers to test different microfabrication processes, recipes, materials, and layouts;
• Characterisation of devices through specific metrology processes;
• Produce several technical and scientific documentation and work planning;
• Compile and evaluate test data to determine appropriate limits and variation for process or material specifications;
• Support the MNF team on process-related activities:
• Collaborate with international multidisciplinary teams.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• MSc degree in Physics, Physical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, or related areas.

Experience

• At least 5 years of experience with process industry in cleanroom environment;
• Previous hands-on experience in the operation of Physical and Chemical vapour deposition, dry etching techniques, wet etch techniques and, lithography pattern transfer.

Preferred Education

• PhD degree in Physics, Physical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, or related areas.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in metrology tools and systems;
• A good understanding of various processes used in the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits;
• Previous hands-on experience on processing TMR or GMR devices or equivalent, including PVD systems;
• Knowledge and experience off process improvement and statistical tools like FMEA, SPC, DoE.

Personal Skills

• “Hands-on” approach together with a high commitment in respecting working deadlines;
• Problem solving ability.
• Customer orientation.
• Ability to work independently and as team player.
• Good communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

1. Cover letter;
2. Curriculum Vitae;
3. Academic and/or Professional diplomas.

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button below;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.