Neurochip test assistant

What you will do

Imec leverages its expertise in the extreme miniaturization of electronic circuits to be one of the key drivers behind the next generation of neural probes: small brain implants that contain electrodes for recording the electrical signals from neurons. These Neuropixels probes are widely considered to be the ‘gold standard’ in neuroscience. Designed with advanced silicon chip technology, they offer thousands of electrodes for precise neuron interaction, promoting profound insights into brain functionality. These probes are commercially available and are being distributed to more than thousand neuroscience labs all over the world.

Imec is seeking a team member to help us with scaling up the production and quality control and logistics (handling packing and unpacking of shipments of wafers and packaged devices).

• Performing calibration and electrical testing of fragile probes in saline solution with custom made software in a lab environment (handling of sensitive mechanical & electronic equipment and liquids).
• Optical microscopic inspection and optical verification of packaged asics before/after assembly.
• Logistics: unpacking and incoming inspection of the assembled asics before testing and do tracking/logging/stock keeping of the devices (barcode, database).
• Safely handling and storing wafers with fragile neural probes.
• Helping in the continuous optimization of the workflow to increase efficiency and yield.

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. 

Who you are

• You have a bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• You have at least 2-3 years of experience with lab equipment and wet lab environment.
• You have fine handling skills to handle fragile probes.
• You have a very punctual and organized mindset and do not mind repetitive work.
• You are fluent in English (verbal and written).
• You are proactive, flexible and able to work autonomously but also in a team.
• Experience with handling ESD-sensitive mechanical components is a plus.
• Experience with wafer processing, system engineering and PCBs is a plus.
• Knowledge of Matlab is a plus.

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