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Senior Research Engineer - Process Development for Integrated Photonics Fabrication (all genders)
- PIC Fabrication & Development:Designing, fabricating, and testing PICs.
- Platform Specialization: Focusing primarily on process development for either Aluminum Nitride (AlN) or Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) Platform.
- Technology ownership: Owning a platform flow (AlN or TFLN) and acting as a go-to person for fabrication topics, including coordination with cleanroom/process engineering and alignment with design/test needs. This includes mentoring and knowledge transfer, proactive risk/bottleneck identification and mitigation, and contributing to roadmap/benchmarking and experimental strategy.
- DOE- Driven process development:
- Developing and integrating process modules for stable, repeatable fabrication, increasing
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and pilot-line readiness.
- Planning and executing Design of Experiments (DOE) to optimize processes.
- Driving process integration, stability, and performance improvements for scalable fabrication.
- Defining Process windows
- Performing data-driven root-cause analysis
- Fabrication: Hands-on work with key fabrication processes including lithography, deposition (PVD/ALD/PECVD), dry etch (ICP-RIE), metrology/SPC, and documentation/change control.
- Collaboration & Teamwork:
- Working closely with SAL’s process engineering team.
- Collaborating to ensure high fabrication fidelity.
- Supporting industry and academic collaborations within multidisciplinary projects.
- Documentation & IP:
- Reporting and thorough documentation of work.
- Contributing to IP generation and patent applications.
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Villach, Pavia
06.08.2026
Villach, Pavia
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Senior Research Engineer – Quantum Photonic Integrated Circuit Design and PDK development (all genders)
- Designing photonic integrated circuits (passive components and modulators) for quantum applications based on AlN.
- Contributing to the development and validation of PDK components, including layout, simulation, and documentation.
- Generating layout from design and performing design rule checks
- Characterizing fabricated devices in the lab (optical/electrical testing) and analyzing measurement data
- Designing improvements based on characterization results to enhance device performance and yield
- Collaborating closely with process and fabrication teams to ensure high design-to-fab fidelity
- Contributing to reporting, documentation, publication, IP generation, and patent application
- Supporting industry and academic collaborations within multidisciplinary projects
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Senior Research Engineer – Technology development and process integration for MEMS-based applications (all genders)
- Technology development for MEMS-based devices in various fields such as optics, acoustic, inertial sensors from concept to prototype.
- Development and implementation of DOE to improve device performance.
- Microfabrication and prototyping in cleanroom facility by using 200 mm wafer level technology.
- Advanced testing of developed MEMS devices (electrical, mechanical, acoustic, …).
- Scientific communication / reporting of research results.
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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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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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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Creation of initial BOM Structure for Development Programs according to the Product Option Architecture
- Implementation and release of new options and features on released Spin Clean products
- Driving releases from development state to HVM Lifecycle
- Preparing Bill of Materials for automated BOM Creation (SAP Item Text rules)
- Maintaining Bill of Materials via engineering change management process (ECM) and structure components according to manufacturing procedures
- Working with cross functional teams on product integration and maintenance
- being the engineering interface to Product- and configuration Management
- Acting as the Single point of contact for Problem Reports (and escalations) from remote factory and on-site production for BOM related questions
- Executing FMEA’s (Failure Mode and effects analysis) – Act as the moderator – leading a cross functional team of experts to identify risks and error cases of modules currently in development. Presents results in a CFT meeting (including executive management)
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Improve, and standardize test methods and test fixtures for Lam products.
- Lead test fixture transitions to suppliers, including training, documentation, and on-site support when required.
- Own supplier test and facility readiness, including test reviews, sign-off activities, and risk assessment prior to Test fixture building and transitions.
- Coordinate test fixture duplication and rebuild efforts in close collaboration with pilot team.
- Provide remote and on-site support to suppliers during test-related line-down situations to ensure rapid issue resolution.
- Verify and set up duplicated test fixtures to ensure proper functionality and compliance with requirements.
- Maintain and update test documentation and test fixture Bills of Materials (BOMs) when required.
- Drive continuous yield, quality, and process improvements through test data analysis, root cause investigations, and corrective action implementation.
- Support the introduction of new products/components, design changes, or process updates by assessing test impact and readiness at supplier sites.
- Define and maintain supplier test best practices to ensure consistency across remote factories.
- Escalate unresolved or systemic issues to Leads, or Supervisors in a timely and structured manner.
- Perform system-level and component-level electrical testing and troubleshooting.
- Utilize basic testing equipment such as multi-meter, power supply, and RS connections.
- Define and document test and diagnostic programs, including procedures to support testing of new components based on Non-Standard Request or Change Orders.
- Improve testing methods for systems and equipment throughout product development and manufacturing phases.
- Collaborate with the Manufacturing Engineering team, suppliers, account teams, and Supplier Engineering Technology (SET) members to ensure seamless integration and smooth transitions.
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to influence decisions and drive company objectives
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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.
- be involved in all phases of the software development (SW) lifecycle, including the testing, analysis and maintenance of the software system
- participate in the SW deployment process ensuring qualified Software Products are successfully installed at our customer's facilities
- perform troubleshooting of system software related issues
- perform in-house & onsite support of customer install base and resolution of customer issues
- test, troubleshoot and propagate errors clearly to SW and HW Development Engineers
- setup and maintain tool simulators, testing environments, lab support to reproduce issues found in field and verify SW solutions
- understand customer technology & productivity needs and feedback those requirements into software development
- prepare presentations to Lam internal stakeholders and customers travel worldwide wherever semiconductor customers are located (up to 25%
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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 inspection techniques and metrology recipes supporting the data generation andanalysis for the customer demo support.
- Independently design and conduct experiments, developing tailored analytical methodologies, supporting product development’s engineering testing.
- Plan, carry and oversee complex metrology related projects, documenting results and lessonslearned in BKM.
- Analyze the metrology equipment’s performance and partner with the suppliers on problemsolving and CIP.
- Schedule and organize the needed preventive maintenances and calibrations.
- Support the development of the site’s metrology roadmap, identifying current gaps through the cooperation with the engineering teams, align on the future technical requirements, and setup the implementation strategies.
- Engage with analytical laboratories and wafers suppliers to extend the available engineering testing offer.
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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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Vollzeit | Leasing, Zeitarbeit
In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Support the full life cycle of mechanical and electro-mechanical systems from concept to productizationincluding conceptualization, designing, CAD modeling, development, and test/validation.
- Designs components using variety of metals, ceramics, quartz, plastics, and advanced coatings.
- Ensure documentation aligns with SEMI, Lam standards, and industry best practices for geometricdimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Conduct detailed analysis including structural, finite element analysis (FEA), thermal, heat transfer, stress,vibrations, fluid and gas flow dynamics, and manufacturability to properly specify designs.
- Conduct feasibility studies and test plans to characterize and validate design performance.
- Prepare high-quality reports and technical presentations to clearly communicate design intent, evaluationand validation to a diverse audience in design reviews.
- Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure solutions can be manufactured with high-quality,cost-optimized, and to requirements.
- Provide key deliverables including Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), technical specifications,risk analysis, test specifications, and design review presentations
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Is the lead engineer of a development program (product), making sure that mechanical and electrical hardware and the tool software work together to meet the system specification
- Owns developing the system specification based on the product specification and configuration options
- Is accountable for resolving design tradeoffs/conflicts to ensure the design is integrated, such that the overall product performs as described in the system specification
- Assures that the system meets engineering- and compliance standards, especially in the concept and detailed design phases
- Owns BOM (bill of material) setup and execution of the documentation release plan
- Prepares all required program/product related Engineering deliverables (e.g. FMEA, technical specifications, risk analyses)
- Technical responsible that all interfaces for the entire product are well defined and working
- Participates in the cost allocation model and assures that designs meet the cost targets
- Owns developing the reliability allocation model, the reliability design approach and test plans
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In your career, let’s prove what’s possible.
- Design, develop, and maintain analogue and digital electronic circuits throughout the complete product lifecycle
- Perform component selection, schematic capture, circuit simulation, and PCB design to meet performance, cost, and reliability targets
- Drive technical requirements from concept through implementation, test, and release
- Collaborate with mechanical, software, systems, manufacturing, quality, and service engineering teams during product development
- Support system integration activities involving sensors, actuators, communication networks, and control systems
- Create and maintain engineering documentation including schematics, test reports, BOMs, design reviews, and technical specifications
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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 qualification
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