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Pilot Line PDK & Design Enablement Lead (all genders)
- Cross-platform process integration: maintain an end-to-end overview of process flows and module interfaces (e.g., thin films, lithography, etch, metrology closure) across integrated photonics, MEMS and related technology stacks.
- Baseline flows & readiness: define and maintain reference flows versus development lanes; support readiness reviews and ensure clear release criteria for stable execution.
- Process change control & documentation discipline: ensure recipe/version control, run cards, parameter windows, and structured documentation of decisions and learnings.
- Know-how capture: support structured capture of process know-how and clarify what can be shared externally vs protected, in collaboration with responsible functions.
- Traceability / data backbone: ensure wafer genealogy, run history, recipe versions, and measurement linkage are consistently captured to build a scalable single source of truth.
- Coordination interface: act as the key technical coordination contact with SAL MicroFab to align run readiness, documentation requirements, execution constraints, and release criteria (without owning MicroFab operations).
- Stability & continuous improvement: drive variability reduction and improvement loops (metrology closure, deviation handling, root-cause analysis) and feed improvements back into baseline flows and documentation.
- External request (open access): support business development and pilot-line teams by translating external requests into executable technical scopes (capability check, feasibility, assumptions/risks, measurement package, deliverables) and matching requests to the right platform capability.
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Senior Research Engineer – Nitride Thin-Film Materials (Wide Band Gap) (all genders)
- Development of thin films for piezoelectric and wide-band-gap applications.
- Design and execute experiments to optimize nitride thin film materials, guided by device specifications and performance feedback.
- Structural and functional (e.g. dielectric, electrical, ferroelectric) characterization of the deposited thin films.
- Collaboration with design, fabrication, characterization, and process engineer teams to optimize full process flow and device performance.
- Definition of strategies for material optimization and pursuing scientifically relevant investigations.
- Development of strategies to address novel material properties and novel fields of application.
- Contributing to the standardization of procedures and workflows within the Unit.
- Filing IP disclosures whenever possible and appropriate.
- Contribution to scientific dissemination (publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences).
- Contribution to Unit workflows, project acquisition and project management.
- Position is offered within the Chips JU Pilot Lines.
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Teilzeit | befristet | Praktikum
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Vollzeit
München, Villach
16.09.2026
München, Villach
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Plasma R&D Process Engineering - Dry Etch / PECVD (all genders)
- 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.
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R&D Process Engineer - Stepper-based Lithography (all genders)
- Develop, optimize, and maintain stepper-based lithography processes for a diverse multi-project R&D environment.
- Establish repeatable process baselines and maintain control through SPC and routine performance monitoring.
- Define and document process parameters, recipes, and SOPs to support repeatable user operation.
- Own stepper tool and periphery equipment, ensuring high uptime and consistent performance for multiple technologies and flows.
- Work closely with process engineers and users to ensure lithography compatibility across varied fabrication flows.
- Work closely with equipment maintenance engineers to ensure tool health.
- Lead hands-on troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement in a fast-changing R&D setting.
- Support tool upgrades, new installations, and capability expansion projects.
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Your tasks
- Coordination, organization and planning of teaching and research activities
- Responsibility for ensuring compliance with processes & procedures within the program and the organization
- Further development of the bachelor degree program
- Teaching of equivalent to 10 hours per week
- Marketing of the bachelor degree program
- Responsibility for advising, selecting and admitting students
- Involvement in staff recruitment and management responsibilities for assigned staff
- Participation in interdisciplinary activities, as well as involvement in internal and external projects and on committees/boards
- Setting up, defining and leading of research projects together with various industrial and scientific partners
- Establishment of partnerships with companies and other research institutions
- Development, application for and implementation of research projects, as well as active involvement in the ICEB research center
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Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (all genders)
- Independently carrying out maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of high-end cleanroom equipment
- Planning and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities on semiconductor tools
- Supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and equipment reliability within the cleanroom environment
- Performing regular inspections of cleanroom facilities and infrastructure
- Assisting the cleanroom team with daily operational and technical tasks
- Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, maintenance records, and operating procedures
- Working closely with equipment suppliers and process engineers to improve tool performance and support advanced process development
- Coordinating service activities with external vendors as well as internal stakeholders
- Supporting organizational and administrative activities within the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
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Senior Scientist - Ion-trap chips (all genders)
- Establishment of infrastructure and set-ups for testing and operation of ion trap devices and development of ion trap systems for Quantum technology applications.
- Coordination and alignment of internal efforts and activities with industrial and academic partners in the pilot line.
- Contribution to design, simulation and characterization of new ion trap chips.
- Dissemination, communication and reporting of research findings to both scientific and non-scientific audiences.
- Supervision of students.
- Activities in relevant networks.
- Project management.
- Project and funding acquisition.
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R&D Process Engineer - Thin Film Deposition (all genders)
- Develop, monitor, and optimize thin film deposition processes (primarily sputtering) to support R&D and prototype fabrication.
- Maintain tool health and stability through performance tracking, SPC monitoring, and preventive maintenance coordination.
- Support researcher use of deposition tools, ensuring safe operation, consistent process quality, and compliance with FAB standards.
- Lead and assist in tool upgrades, process capability improvements, and new equipment evaluation or acquisition.
- Document process parameters, tool performance, and experiment outcomes to ensure traceability and knowledge sharing.
- Serve as the technical interface between the fabrication team and research groups to enable efficient process development and experimentation.
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Pilot Line PDK & Design Enablement Lead (all genders)
- PDK strategy & roadmap: define and maintain a consolidated PDK roadmap (priorities, maturity targets, releases) aligned with platform and fabrication evolution.
- PDK governance & release management: establish a structured release process (versioning, release notes, change control, qualification evidence, deprecation rules) and ensure predictable delivery for users.
- Design-to-fab interface: act as the interface between designers and fabrication teams to align layer definitions, design rules, tolerances, process assumptions, sign-off criteria, and handover packages.
- PDK content quality: own quality of PDK deliverables such as DRC/LVS/PEX flows (as applicable), models, corners/variability knobs, examples, and user documentation.
- Validation & calibration: coordinate validation and calibration plans with measurement/metrology and process teams; ensure model updates are evidence-based and traceable to wafer data.
- EDA and enablement flows: maintain compatibility with relevant EDA toolchains; provide reference flows, templates, and automation where beneficial (build/release tooling, regression checks).
- User support & enablement: support internal teams and selected external open-access users (onboarding, requirements clarification, feedback capture) and translate user needs into backlog items.
- Documentation & know-how management: ensure strong documentation discipline and coordinate what can be shared externally vs what must be protected, in collaboration with responsible functions.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Market Analysis and Forecasting: Develop and maintain forecast models for existing and new market segments. Maintain application matrix database.
- Market Strategy: Develop and execute product marketing strategies to drive awareness, demand, and adoption of Lam’s products. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
- Product Positioning: Craft compelling product narratives, positioning, and messaging. Understand customer needs, competitive landscape, and industry trends to create impactful marketing content.
- Customer Insights: Gather insights from customers, sales teams, product line teams and market research. Use data to refine marketing strategies and improve product positioning.
- Collaboration: Work closely with product management, business development, account technologist, engineering, and sales teams. Be the bridge between technical details and customer benefits.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Customer Technical Review Meetings (TRMs):
Travel to customer locations to provide updates on Lam clean technology developments and to better understand the customer’s technology roadmap and clean specific challenges. - Market Strategy: Define market strategies and drive alignment between account teams and clean product line on priorities for market penetrations and defenses.
- Product Demonstrations: Organize product demonstrations and presentations to show case the capabilities and benefits of Lam Research technologies.
- Feedback Loop: Gather and relay customer feedback to internal teams to drive continuous improvement and innovation in our products and services.
- Training and Education: Provide training and educational resources to customers and account teams to enhance their understanding and utilization of Lam Research technologies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as the clean single point of contact for account teams while serving as the voice of the customer while working with product line teams such as engineering, product management, business development and sales operations.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Perform testing, check-out, and troubleshooting using schematics, diagrams, descriptions, layouts, or defined plans.
- Tests and troubleshoots system level and component level problems in electrical and mechanical systems and sub-systems.
- Inspect materials, components, or products for surface defects and measure circuitry, using electronic test equipment, precision measuring instruments, microscope, and standard procedures.
- Conduct operational test and fault isolation on systems and equipment, help in determining methods or actions to remedy malfunctions.
- Support the design, construction, test, and check-out of test equipment.
- Use test and diagnostic equipment, including test programs, oscilloscopes, signal generators and specialized test apparatus.
- Collaborates with development engineers conducting engineering tests to collect design data or support in research efforts.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Plan, support, report specific type of shipments to worldwide customers
- Execute daily export compliance tasks
- Verify export documentation to ensure that same is accurately prepared and in compliance with LAM Research internal procedures, all relevant Customs/regulatory requirements
- Team with third party service providers, customs brokers, freight forwarders, and suppliers as necessary to implement and/or maintain customs compliance and logistics processes in support of operations
- Communicate with Austrian customs office
- Review root cause and respond to export issues tied to customs data identified during internal audits
- Document desk procedure
- Create more efficient ways of recurring tasks with support of available tools and/or AI
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development and evaluation in semiconductor environment
- Reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication and evaluation of products including in-house lab demonstrations
- Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches
- Works with customer and senior engineers cross functionally to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues/ challenges.
- Acts as customer technology manager in the planning, data collection, analysis and reporting
- Acts as single point of contact accountable for process related customer requests
- Drives introduction and evaluation of new technologies at customer sites including new tool qualifications
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Responsible for performing professional process engineering research, development, and evaluation in support of the company’s complex semiconductor capital equipment and systems.
- Reviews processing techniques and methods applied in the manufacture, fabrication and evaluation of products. Involvement may begin at any step from pilot plant to full-scale manufacturing.
- Conceives and plans projects involving definition and selection of new concepts and approaches in the processing or development of new processes.
- Compiles and evaluates test data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process specifications.
- Supports customer technology managers in the planning, data collection, analysis, and reporting of customer demos to defend existing process applications.
- Drives the adoption of new technology at the customer site. Works closely with customer to demonstrate and introduce new technologies at customer sites through demos, on site evaluations, and new tool qualifications.
- Works with customer and senior engineers cross functionally to understand roadmaps, process flow, inflection points, requirements and business issues/ challenges.
- Works with suppliers to make sure required parts and supplies are available
- Contributes to product development and release activities.
- May act as CTM-single point of contact accountable for process related requests.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Develop and maintain factory capacity models, labor forecasts, and resource planning scenarios
- Perform data-driven analysis to identify bottlenecks and capacity constraints
- Prepare reports and recommendations for site and global stakeholders
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Develop, verify, and document fluid delivery systems in accordance with system specifications, engineering standards, and product requirements.
- Create system architectures, technical concepts, and detailed designs based on engineering calculations, modeling, and simulation results.
- Clarify, define, and derive system requirements for new products, features, and technologies.
- Defining operational concepts such as functional and process descriptions (Theory of Operation) for software development.
- Perform engineering analyses of fluidic, mechanical, and electrical system aspects using appropriate methods and tools such as Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or comparable engineering software.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable safety, regulatory, and engineering standards through risk assessments, FMEA activities, and technical reviews.
- Own the execution of BOM management, documentation release plans, and required development deliverables throughout the product development process.
- Ensure successful integration of the system by driving technical alignment of interfaces with other modules, subsystems, and the operating environment
- Collaborate closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to develop robust, high-quality, well-tested, and cost-effective solutions.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Designs, develops, and implements cost-efficient methods to test and troubleshoot systemsand equipment for all phases of product development and manufacturing.
- Prepares test and diagnostic programs, designs test fixtures and equipment, and documentsspecifications and procedures for new products.
- Plans labor, cost, timeline, and equipment required for testing
- Managing of work packages for Lam internal and external resources, who supports with testfixture design and Python coding
- Transfer test fixtures to suppliers (including traveling and training)
- Off- and On-side support for supplier
- Support Manufacturing Engineering activities like assembly instruction creation, BOM andassembly verification for specific programs
- Implement new ideas and defining new ways of testing to reduce costs and test time
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Support the daily operation of our laboratory facility systems
- Conducting inspections, such as laboratory facilities and chemical storage areas.
- Basic maintenance and upkeep activities
- Assist in monitoring and supporting laboratory safety-related systems
- Support installation, modification, and improvement projects in laboratory areas
- Organize, order, and manage consumables, chemicals, gases and wafers
- Receive, store, and distribute laboratory and safety materials
- Assist with the safe disposal of chemicals and other waste materials
- Maintain operational records and document completed activities
- Collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, and service providers
- Actively contribute to maintaining safety, environmental, and quality standards
- Participate in the on-call support rotation following appropriate training and qualification
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Create and maintain global production schedules that balance customer demand, inventory, capacity, and business priorities.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders to ensure production plans can be executed successfully and customer commitments are met.
- Monitor schedule performance, anticipate risks, and implement corrective actions to keep operations running smoothly.
- Lead communication of schedule and configuration changes, ensuring transparency and alignment across regions and functions.
- Ensure planning data remains accurate and reliable within scheduling systems and reporting tools.
- Contribute to process and system improvements that increase planning effectiveness, execution reliability, and supply chain performance.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Provide service, maintenance, and repair support for advanced high-tech equipment at customer sites.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and identify root causes of equipment failures.
- Install, start up, and relocate equipment when required.
- Perform diagnostics and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
- Support equipment upgrades and engineering changes.
- Read and work with electrical and mechanical drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
- Maintain accurate service and project documentation.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to ensure excellent service.
- Support and execute smaller technical projects and gradually take ownership of more complex tasks.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Drives new mechanical developments in concept and feasibility state referring to fundamental new approaches for future applications with special focus on heating technologies.
- Involves problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration with other specialists to bring ideas from concept to reality.
- Prepares high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluation, and validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
- Collaborates with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality, cost-optimized, and to requirements.
- Provides technical guidance and mentoring to more junior engineers.
- Accountable that system meets all engineering requirements regarding Compliance and Safety Standards.
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Serve as the FPP Kinaxis Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Single Point of Contact (SPOC), providing business ownership, support, and guidance for all Kinaxis-related activities.
- Own the intake, prioritization, communication, and resolution of Kinaxis break-fix issues, partnering with DT, IT, and Kinaxis teams to drive timely resolution and minimize operational disruption.
- Lead continuous improvement (CIP) initiatives by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing system enhancements that improve planning quality, automation, efficiency, and user experience.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance Kinaxis reporting and analytics that enable business decision-making, including reports and dashboards for SRF changes, capacity gaps, available-to-promise (ATP), next available slot, schedule adherence, and planning performance.
- Gather and translate business requirements into system solutions, managing the Kinaxis enhancement backlog and ensuring planning processes, business rules, and data are accurately represented within the platform.
- Coordinate testing, validation, training, and deployment of new capabilities while partnering across Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and DT teams to maximize the value of Kinaxis and support predictable planning outcomes.
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Vollzeit | Teilzeit | Freelancer, Projektarbeit
In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Operational proficiency of clean processing equipment and wafer metrology tools
- Along with engineering team, prepare equipment and execute test plans
- Analyze and interpret data to draw inferences and make recommendations
- Perform baseline qualifications of lab tools, identify problems, and work with appropriate team to resolve issues
- Assist process engineers in execution, data collection and test reporting of customer demos
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