Research Scientist / Senior Scientist, MEMS design

Are you interested in micro-electro-mechanical systems and looking for a new job opportunity in the field? Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?  

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds is focused on creating impact through science-based innovation. Get to know us further by exploring VTT’s research infra at VTT World. 

We are now looking for Research Scientist / Senior Scientist, MEMS design to join us

MEMS team is developing several types of MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical-systems) components that enable especially the next generation radio and telecommunication systems (6G) and digitalization of health care and quantum computing  etc. We are a multi-national group of experts.

https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/mems-micromodules-and-smart-edge-sensors 

Your responsibilities as a Research Scientist/Senior Scientist:

• Modelling and designing MEMS (Micro Electro Mechanical System) devices for various sensing applications including healthcare.
• Searching for new applications of MEMS devices and figuring out how to solve various problems with silicon and thin film technology based MEMS
• Collaborating closely with the experts manufacturing the devices and designing the full sensing system including electronics and software with colleagues.

Who we are looking for:

• M.Sc. or D.Sc. level degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in numerical simulation of MEMS and/or microacoustics (e.g. Comsol Multiphysics or similar software)
• Understanding sensor systems from the sensor to electronics and software
• Understanding of theory of elasticity and piezoelectricity
• Know-how in silicon as a material and its use in MEMS
• Experience in using Matlab and /or Python
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Excellent reporting skills

We consider as assets also:

• Knowledge on materials, thin films  and  manufacturing technology of microelectronic devices
• Expertise in characterisation of sensors and electronics components
• Electronics design and prototyping skills
• Programming skills, embedded systems
• Lithographic layout design skills
• Know-how in some specific field of sensing applications

As a person, we hope that you are:

• You have strong communication and collaboration skills. You are able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
• An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development
• A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business

With VTT, you’ll enjoy: / What we offer you: 

• Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy – the path of exponential hope.
• Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. With us, you get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally.
• Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun.
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work–life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!

Please send your application via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest by Mon 23th of April 2024 

Interested and want to hear more?

For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Tuomas Pensala (tuomas.pensala@vtt.fi) 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Apply between 28 August 2024 and 23 September 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki)

Employment type: full-time, permanent

VTT

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