Your future responsibilities

• R&D for 2.5 D silicon interposers, TSV technologies and 3D stacking
• Design, layout and microfabrication of interposers and TSVs
• Concept development, DOE planning, and characterization 
• Microfabrication and backend processing in cleanroom environment 
• Contributing with backend solutions to different industrial projects
• Data analysis 
• Technical reporting and scientific dissemination
• Project management

Your profile

• M.Sc. (or higher) in physics, microsystems fabrication, power electronics and electronics engineering or relevant industrial experience.
• Over 3 years of working experience as a intergration scientist in cleanroom enivronment including hands-on experience with TSV processing.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with advanced packaging processes such as interposers, chiplets and TSVs.
• Good understanding of signal and power integrity in interposers.
• Familiarity with BGA, WLCSP, SiP, MCM, AiP, AoP, SoC design rules.
• Experience in project management and research funding proposals.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of German is a plus.

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”) 

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.594,- 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 70.000 (annual, based on an All-in contract and bonus).

About us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future 
 

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.

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