R&D Engineer Physical Vapour Deposition – Superconducting Materials

5 Sep 2023
Job Information

Organisation/Company

IMEC

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics
Engineering » Materials engineering
Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Belgium

Application Deadline

5 Nov 2023 – 23:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Permanent

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Become part of a team of material experts and enable the next generation memories and logic devices!

What you will do

As a R&D Engineer Physical Vapour Deposition you will be part of a team of material experts working on enabling next generation memories and logic devices. You will work within the Material, Interfaces, Deposition and Analysis (MIDA) department as a physical vapour deposition expert to develop processes to enable new materials or improve existing ones. Your goal will be to realise the material roadmap for superconducting materials to enable the next generation of Quantum Computing, and low temperature, devices.

You will:

• Be responsible for superconducting thin-film development.
• Be the PVD expert, working in partnership with an application expert, and the other process teams, to enable devices requiring superconducting materials.
• Be the owner of one, or more, deposition processes to support the MIDA department and aid your own studies.
• Be a key contributor to innovation, both within and outside of the scope of your role. Growth is a key part of the job!

Requirements

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Physics » Applied physics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Research Field

Engineering » Materials engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Who you are

• You have a MSc or PhD degree in physics, applied physics, material engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• You have hands-on experience in Physical Vapour Deposition, ideally sputter deposition.
  • 7+ years (MSc)
  • 3+ years (PhD)
• Experience with industrial (200/300mm) PVD equipment is a highly desirable.
• Material experience, specifically superconducting and nitrides, is a plus. 
• Broad knowledge of measurement techniques, and drive to be in the lab/fab
• Enthusiastic and “always improving” mentality
• We appreciate your open mind and multi-disciplinary attitude.
• Given the international character of imec, good knowledge of (spoken and written) English is a must.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Benefits
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. 

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

imec

Country

Belgium

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.imec-int.com/en/work-at-imec/job-opportunities/rd-engineer-physical…

Contact

City

Leuven

Website

http://www.imec-int.com

Street

Kapeldreef 75

Postal Code

3001

E-Mail

[email protected]

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