Plasma R&D Process Engineering - Dry Etch / PECVD

The SAL MicroFab is looking for a motivated Plasma R&D Process Engineer with focus on Dry Etch and PECVD to join the team. As an R&D Process Engineer, you will take on challenging and responsible tasks with corresponding decision-making scope. You will work independently across all required activities, continuously expand your skill set, and contribute to the growing success of the team.

Your future tasks include:

• Develop, optimize, and sustain plasma etch (dry etch) & deposition (PECVD) processes to support diverse R&D flows.
• Establish stable, repeatable process baselines and maintain tight control through SPC and regular performance monitoring.
• Own and maintain plasma tools, ensuring high uptime and process consistency.
• Define and document process parameters, recipes, and best practices to ensure reproducibility across experiments and flows.
• Collaborate with the process engineering team members to ensure process compatibility across the full fabrication flow.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to maintain high process quality and tool uptime.
• Support tool upgrades, new equipment acquisition, and capability expansion projects.

Your profile:

• Master’s degree (Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience) in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a plasma process engineer in an industrial or applied research semiconductor FAB; 5+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience with plasma etch systems (e.g., ICP, RIE, PECVD).
• Proven ability to establish robust and transferable etch processes supporting multiple technologies.
• Proven experience with methodologies - process control, SPC, Problem Solving, CIP, Lean, equipment maintenance principles, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a research-driven environment supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving process and equipment improvements.
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria.

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