R&D Dry Etch Process Engineer (f/m/d)

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibility for dry etch semiconductor fabrication equipment
• Develop new dry etch processes for new materials
• Collaborate with research teams within SAL to fabricate state of the art research vehicles
• Ensure stable processes and equipment run for the dry etch department
• Evaluate new processes and equipment
• Stay current with industry advancements and emerging technologies in lithography and semiconductor manufacturing.

YOUR PROFILE

• MSc / PhD in a relevant engineering field, or equivalent experience
• Over 5 years of working experience as a dry etch process engineer, including hands-on experience with etch equipment and process development in a cleanroom environment.
• Demonstrated industry experience in semiconductor dry etch
• Demonstrated experience with development of dry etch for new materials - advantage 
• Demonstrated experience in other process engineering fields - advantage
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a creative mindset for developing innovative solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English
• Willingness to relocate to Austria

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.
• 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 (E1 salary = EUR 3.827, paid 14 times a year). For this position we offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications, starting with a minimum gross salary of EUR 61.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract).