Inspection R&D Engineer

What you will do

You will be part of the Metrology and Inspection (M&I) group within the Ångstrom Patterning department.

As a senior inspection engineer, you will:

• Be part of a cross functional team aiming to support definition and execution of a joint development program for a leading M&I tool vendor.
• Be responsible for technical execution of the work defined in the joint development program in close collaboration with the tool vendor.
• Create and develop recipes on a state-of-the-art inspection tool on advanced processes.
• Work in close collaboration with a major material supplier to develop and assess multiple processes performance.
• Be creative and explore novel inspection techniques or methodologies.
• Investigate the limits of the techniques you work with through fundamental understanding by literature search, simulations, physical modeling etc...
• Report your work internally and externally (project reviews, workshops, conferences, or journal papers).

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 PhD in Applied Sciences, Material Engineering or Electronics.
• You have a minimum of 5 years of experience working on advanced optical inspection tools and ebeam review systems (mandatory).
• You are proactive, positive, hands-on with willingness to learn.
• You have interest and experience in inspection in a high tech cleanroom.
• You are able to work in complex environments with various partners and customers.
• You are flexible and able to deal with change or ambiguity.
• You work accurately and have attention to details.
• You have excellent English communication skills.
• You have excellent presentation skills.