R&D Process Engineer - Stepper-based Lithography (all genders)

The SAL MicroFab is looking for a motivated R&D Process Engineer focusing on stepper-based lithography processes to join the team.

As an R&D Process Engineer, you will take on challenging and responsible tasks with corresponding decision-making scope. You will work independently across all required activities, continuously expand your skill set, and contribute to the growing success of the team. 

Your future tasks include:

• 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.

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience as a stepper process engineer in an industrial or applied research
• semiconductor FAB; more experience is of advantage.
  Hands-on experience with lithography process & metrology tools. 
• Hands on experience with lithography Tracks - advantage
• Understanding in mask design – advantage
• Proven experience with methodologies - process control, SPC, Problem Solving, CIP,
• Lean, equipment maintenance principles, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a research-driven environment supporting multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent teamwork, communication, reporting, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a dynamic R&D setting.

Important Facts about SAL:

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 4.056, paid 14 times a year.