In the network of science and industry, SAL offers research in the areas of Sensor Systems, RF Systems, Power Elec­tronics, System Inte­gration Techno­logies and Embedded Systems.
SAL – a great place to research.

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible of piezo thin-film development by (co-)sputtering technology with a state-of-the-art cluster tool from EVATEC for small scale R&D purpose.
• Developing advanced piezo thin-film deposition process with novel materials such as AlScN and PZT for piezo MEMS applications such as SAW/BAW devices, PMUT and other piezo based MEMS devices.
• Solving thin-film deposition issues related to material selection and (co-)sputtering process parameters and take corrective actions.
• Designs and performs advanced experiments, data analyses, and improves the process.
• Collaborate as part of microsystem research team in ongoing projects by performing state-of-the-art investigations on materials and thin-film technology for diverse MEMS applications.
• Performing data analysis using analytical calculations, modelling, and standard statistical methods.
• Generating innovative ideas to improve MEMS device performance.
• Working in advanced microfabrication ISO5 clean room facility.
• High quality thin-film development by using advanced deposition technologies such as PE-ALD, PVD, HiPIMS and PECVD.
• Scientific communication, reporting of research results and drive technical innovation and generate IP.

YOUR PROFILE

• PhD degree in material or related fields preferably with a focus on thin-film technology for MEMS applications.
• Minimum 5 years of hands’ on experience in working in at least one of the following technologies: Sputtering, PEALD or PECVD.
• Relevant publication records in piezo thin film process development engineering role.
• Strong experience working with cleanroom equipment involving thin film deposition and materials characterization.
• Strong materials expertise such as dielectric materials (e.g. oxides and nitrides) and piezo thin-films (e.g. AlN, AlScN, PZT etc.).
• Expertise on measurement and analysis of thin-films by: (SEM, EDX, XRD, Ellipsometry, piezo-characterization and etc.).
• Expertise on thin-film growth, composition, microstructure and material property.
• Good knowledge about different kind of microsystems such as SAW/BAW devices, Piezo MEMS and etc is a plus.
• Good knowledge in semiconductor technologies and practical and professional experience in related cleanroom microfabrication processes is a plus.
• Expertise with ab-initio calculation is a big plus.
• Interested in application-oriented process development of innovative sensors concepts.
• Autonomous, well organized and enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good experience in project management.

IMPORTANT FACTS

• Begin­ning of the employ­ment: as soon as possible.
• This posi­tion is endowed with a gross annual salary of € 52,584 based on the collec­tive agree­ment for re­search („Forschungs-Kollek­tiv­ver­trag“) and depen­ding on your expe­ri­ence and skills.
• Extras: free coffee, 4€ food allowance per working day, family/kids friendly environment,...

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