R&D Process Engineer (Thin Film Deposition) | Physiker/in

Job Summary

This role seeks a highly motivated R&D Process Engineer specializing in Thin Film deposition to join the SAL MicroFab team. The professional will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and optimizing thin film deposition processes, primarily sputtering, to support critical R&D and prototype fabrication efforts. Key day-to-day tasks include maintaining tool health via performance tracking and preventive maintenance, supporting researchers in tool usage, and leading process capability improvements and new equipment evaluation. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Physics, Materials Science, or a related field, coupled with a minimum of three years of hands-on experience as a deposition process engineer, ideally in an industrial semiconductor FAB. This position offers challenging tasks, decision-making scope, and the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art facility in Austria, contributing to diverse research activities.