Senior Scientist- Electroplating

**Your future responsibilities**:

- R&D and optimizing electroplating processes for FOWLP, TSVs, Cu pillars, solder bumps, RDLs, etc..
- R&D silicon interposers, TSV technologies and 3D stacking
- Material characterization & failure analysis
- Concept development, DOE planning, and characterization
- Microfabrication and back-end processing in cleanroom environment
- Contribution of back-end solutions to various industrial projects
- Data analysis
- Technical reporting and scientific dissemination
- Project management

**Your profile**:

- M.Sc. (or higher) in Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Over 3 years of working experience in cleanroom enivronment in industy or R&D institutes including hands-on experience with Electroplating and/or CMP equipments & process developments
- In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with electrochemistry, particularly as applied to metal deposition processes.
- Knowledge of advanced packaging processes such as FOWLP, hybrid bonding and interposers.
- Familiarity with thin-film deposition techniques (e.g., PVD, CVD).
- Knowledge of CMP processes and mechanisms.
- Experience in project management and research funding proposals.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English, knowledge of German is an advantage.

**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”)
- 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)._

**Become part of Silicon Austria Labs**:
**About us**:

- 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.