Process Engineer Dry Etch

What you will do

• Drive the etch process development in several projects. 
• You will support daily process engineering activities in both 200mm/300mm cleanrooms in close collaboration with Hardware, Operations and Integration teams.  
• Being and acting as a dry etch and strip tool owner focusing on safety, quality, cycle time, cost and sustainability.  
• You contribute to the process stability, process improvements, problem prevention and for the introduction of new processes. 
• You will troubleshoot issues, focus on root cause analysis and long-term solutions by applying standard methodologies (8D, FMEA…) 
• Thinking ahead and participating in the definition of the Fab Engineering roadmap. 
• You are willing to work in an early-late regime with one weekend out of four. 

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 define 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 obtained a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Physics, (Industrial) Engineering in Electronics or equal by experience and display strong engineering skills and mindset.
• Experience in process engineering is nice to have but young graduates are encouraged to apply as well.   
• You like to take ownership, you are well organized, with a good attention to detail and you set high standards for quality.
• As you will work in cross functional teams, strong communication and reporting skills are required. You are a team player with a strong drive to share your experience and knowledge with colleagues. You strive to document and report your work to highest quality standards.
• You are able to adapt to changing priorities.
• You have a methodical and insightful approach to problem diagnosis and resolution.
• Given the international character of imec, fluency in English is a must. 

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