Lithography R&D Process Engineer (all genders) // Job-ID: 227-1

The SAL MicroFab is looking for a motivated Lithography R&D Process Engineer 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 tasks include: 

• Develop, optimize, and maintain stable lithography processes to support diverse R&D flows.
• Establish stable, repeatable process baselines and maintain tight control through SPC and regular performance monitoring.
• Own lithography process & metrology tools, ensuring high uptime and process consistency.
• Define and document lithography process parameters, recipes, and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with the process engineering team members to ensure process compatibility across the full fabrication flow.
• Lead troubleshooting, root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities to maintain high process quality and tool uptime.
• Support tool upgrades, new equipment acquisition, and capability expansion projects.
• Master’s degree (Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience) in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a lithography process engineer in an industrial or applied research semiconductor FAB; 5+ years preferred.
• Hands-on experience with lithography process & metrology tools. 
• Understanding in mask design and/or stepper - 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.
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria.
• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment. 
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria 
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
• 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 3.963, paid 14 times a year.