Process Engineer Epitaxy

Would you like to contribute to realizing new materials with atomic precision for future generation photonic and quantum devices? Do you enjoy working in a cleanroom environment with state-of-the-art epitaxy equipment and young motivated people? Are you an experienced process engineer or highly fascinated by crystal growth and ready for the next step in your career? Apply now, to explore the option to join our team as a Process Engineer Epitaxy!

Information
As a process engineer, you master and supervise different epitaxial techniques such as metal-organic vapor-phase-epitaxy (MOVPE) and molecular-beam-epitaxy (MBE) in the cleanroom. You participate in training and supporting students and NanoLab users on this complex equipment. The ambition of NanoLab is to increase the number of users, and to improve efficiency, you are involved in developing and applying new teaching methods, for instance by on-line or virtual-reality techniques. In collaboration with research groups, you develop new recipes for crystal growth and analyze the grown structures. You are pro-active in aiding in the installation of new tools, and maintenance activities to have a smoothly running operation.

In the position you are responsible for:

• Training PhD students and Nanolab customers on MOCVD / MBE tools;
• Developing, qualifying and improving epitaxy processes;
• Supporting and mentoring PhD students and NanoLab customers with process development;
• Providing assistance with troubleshooting activities on MOCVD / MBE equipment;
• Guiding the installation and release of new MOCVD / MBE tools, including managing supplier relations;
• Providing pro-active communication and issue-resolution towards all Nanolab visitors;
• Acting as process/machine owner within your area of expertise.

About Nanolab@TU/e

NanoLab@TU/e runs an open semiconductor manufacturing facility, offering cleanroom access to a wide variety of internal and external customers. It hosts 80+ tools for deposition, etching, lithography and metrology applications. Nanolab@TU/e will have doubled its number of visitors by 2030. By the end of 2028, NanoLab@TU/e is scheduled to move into a new cleanroom, growing from 800 m2 to 1200 m2 of cleanroom floor space. In the position of Process Engineer you will become part of the NanoLab@TUe team, currently counting 15 people, realizing this growth ambition together.

• Technical Diploma (MBO+, HBO) or Engineering Degree in relevant technical field.
• Experience with semiconductor manufacturing equipment, preferably epitaxial tools.
• Proficiency in English; Dutch is a bonus
• Hands-on and energetic team player with effective communication skills
• Enthusiastic about academic research and training the next generation of scientists.

If you are concerned that you don’t meet all the requirements sufficiently, but the job does excite you, then be sure to respond, we would love to look at your profile.

An exciting position within an international yet personal university. You are right in the middle of the students, on a green campus within walking distance of the central station. Besides beautiful architecture, you will find varied workplaces and excellent sports facilities. We also offer you:

• A monthly salary of minimum € 3,382 to maximum € 5,057 for full-time employment, depending on your knowledge and experience (scale 8 or 9 Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities).
• In addition to vacation pay, a structural end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• A favorable arrangement for more holidays or a sabbatical.
• A selection model for additional fringe benefits.
• Working hours in consultation for an optimal work-life balance.
• Scope for your talent with advancement prospects and excellent development opportunities such as mentoring, workshops and coaching.
• Partially paid parental leave and reimbursement for commuting expenses, working from home and the internet.
• A generous employer contribution to the favorable ABP pension plan.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate, for you and, if applicable, your partner.

Here you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to have more information about the position, please contact the hiring manager, Wilbert Rooijakkers, Managing Director Nanolab@TU/e, w.j.m.rooijakkers@tue.nl.

For questions about the application process or the conditions of employment, please contact Marloes Thoolen, HR Advisor, m.thoolen@tue.nl.

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