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Senior Research Engineer – Technology development and process integration for MEMS-based applications (all genders) // Job-ID: 111-0

VILLACH
Full-time
Temporary

Your future responsibilities

As part of the European Chips Act, Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is driving innovation in quantum and semiconductor technologies through its Quantum Pilot Lines. Join our interdisciplinary teams at the interface of design and fabrication and enjoy Villach’s exceptional quality of life in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Be part of something bigger.  Be part of Silicon Austria Labs.

This opportunity is a temporary position with an expected duration of around 3 years, aligned with the timeframe of the pilot line project. Continuation in a permanent role may be considered thereafter, subject to strong performance and  and future funding opportunities.

The responsibilities for this role include:
  • Technology development for MEMS-based devices in various fields such as optics, acoustic, inertial sensors from concept to prototype. 
  • Development and implementation of DOE to improve device performance. 
  • Microfabrication and prototyping in cleanroom facility by using 200 mm wafer level technology. 
  • Advanced testing of developed MEMS devices (electrical, mechanical, acoustic, …).
  • Scientific communication / reporting of research results.

Your profile

  • Master + 5 years of relevant working experience  / PhD + 2 years of relevant working experience in relevant fields (education in MEMS, microtechnology or similar fields).
  • Microfabrication experience in cleanroom, preferably for MEMS-based devices.
  • Experience in lab environment characterization for MEMS devices is a plus.
  • Proficiency in English, German is an asset. 
  • A team player with good communication skills.
  •  Willingness to relocate to Austria/Villach.

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.
  • 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 3.963, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week). 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).

Become part of Silicon Austria Labs

Over the last years, SAL has esta­blished a 300 m² ISO-5 R&D clean­room faci­lity at the High Tech Campus in Villach: a conta­mi­na­tion-free envi­ron­ment with controlled tempe­ra­ture, humi­dity and pres­sure, furnished with state-of-the-art equip­ment to carry out micro­fa­bri­ca­tion and proto­typing of micro(opto)elec­tro­me­cha­nical systems (M(O)EMS), and advanced wafer level packa­ging.
 
In July 2022, a new buil­ding was inau­gu­rated, hosting an addi­tional 1,100 m² of clean­room space, making the SAL MicroFab the largest re­search clean­room complex in Austria with a total area of 1,400 m².
 
The new faci­lity will be equipped with batch process­ing tools that will enable indus­trial R&D and small series proto­typing, thus posi­tio­ning SAL MicroFab at the junc­tion between re­search deve­lop­ment and high-volume manu­fac­tu­ring.

Über uns

 
Silicon Austria Labs GmbH (SAL) ist Österreichs Spitzenforschungszentrum für elektronikbasierte Systeme – sie sind das technologische Rückgrat der Digitalisierung. An den Standorten Graz, Villach und Linz wird in den Bereichen Sensor Systems, Power Electronics, Intelligent Wireless Systems, Microsystems und Embedded Systems an zukunftsweisenden Lösungen für Umweltschutz, Gesundheit, Energie, Mobilität und Sicherheit geforscht. SAL bringt dabei wesentliche Akteure aus Industrie und Wissenschaft und damit wertvolle Expertise und Know-how zusammen und betreibt kooperative, anwendungsorientierte Forschung entlang der Wertschöpfungskette. Kooperative Projekte werden von SAL kofinanziert und ermöglichen einen unbürokratischen und schnellen Projektstart. Damit gestaltet SAL den Hochtechnologiestandort Österreich und Europa und entfaltet die Zukunft.
 
Innovation steht bei uns an erster Stelle, und das gilt auch für unsere Mitarbeiter*innen. Wir sind ein familienfreundliches Unternehmen und unterstützen die Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie so weit wie möglich. Deshalb sind wir bis 2026 mit dem Zertifikat "Beruf und Familie" ausgezeichnet worden. Aber wir arbeiten ständig an neuen Maßnahmen, um unseren Mitarbeitern ein Umfeld zu bieten, in dem sie sich wohlfühlen, gesund und motiviert sind.
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