Scientist - Development of Piezo/ferroelectric

vor 2 Wochen


Villach, Kärnten, Österreich Silicon Austria Labs Vollzeit

Your future responsibilities:

  • Development of magnetron sputtering processes for piezoelectric nitrides (AlN, AlScN, AlXN) with a stateoftheart cluster tool
  • Design of layer stack and process development for seed/buffer layers and metallic electrodes
  • Thin film and test structure characterization
  • Solving thinfilm deposition issues related to material selection and (co)sputtering process parameters and take corrective actions
  • Designs and performs advanced experiments, data analyses, and improves the process
  • Performing data analysis using analytical calculations, modelling, and standard statistical methods
  • Generating innovative ideas to improve MEMS device performance
  • Working in advanced ISO5 clean room facility
  • Scientific communication, reporting of research results and drive technical innovation and generate IP

Your profile:

  • PhD degree (or Master's degree with relevant experience) in material science, physics, chemical engineering, or related fields with a focus on thin film technology (preferably nitrides)
  • Industrial experience on thin film development is a plus
  • Relevant publication records in thin film development
  • Experience working with (industrially relevant) equipment involving thin film deposition (magnetron sputtering) and materials characterization is a plus
  • Expertise on measurement and analysis of thinfilms by: SEM, EDX, XRD, Ellipsometry, piezocharacterization etc.
  • Knowledge in semiconductor technologies and practical and professional experience in related cleanroom microfabrication processes is a plus
  • Interest in applied research and solving industrial relevant challenges
  • Autonomous, well organized and enjoy working in a dynamic and multicultural team
  • Oral and written communication skills in English
  • Professional communication with industry partners
  • Experience in project management is a plus

Important Facts about SAL:

  • Stateoftheart lab facilities and instruments.
  • Internal and external training opportunities for further development.
  • Home Office possible.
- € 4 per day food allowance in restaurants or € 2 per day in supermarkets.

  • Family & kids friendly.
  • Free coffee/milk/tea & fresh fruits.

Become part of Silicon Austria Labs:
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) has been founded to be a top European research center for electronic-based systems.

In the Microsystems division, we carry out research in our cleanroom facility in Villach to develop the most advanced MEMS prototypes.


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