Senior Research Engineer - Nitride Thin-Film Materials (Wide Band Gap)

Senior Research Engineer - Nitride Thin-Film Materials (Wide Band Gap)

SAL - Silicon Austria Labs

Villach, Austria

From € 65.000 per year gross

Your future tasks include:

• Development of thin films for piezoelectric and wide-band-gap applications.
• Design and execute experiments to optimize nitride thin film materials, guided by device specifications and performance feedback.
• Structural and functional (e.g. dielectric, electrical, ferroelectric) characterization of the deposited thin films.
• Collaboration with design, fabrication, characterization, and process engineer teams to optimize full process flow and device performance.
• Definition of strategies for material optimization and pursuing scientifically relevant investigations.
• Development of strategies to address novel material properties and novel fields of application.
• Contributing to the standardization of procedures and workflows within the Unit.
• Filing IP disclosures whenever possible and appropriate.
• Contribution to scientific dissemination (publications in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, presentations at conferences).
• Contribution to Unit workflows, project acquisition and project management.
• Position is offered within the Chips JU Pilot Lines.

Your profile:

• PhD in a relevant field (e.g. materials science, physics or related discipline).
• Hands-on experience with thin-film deposition (especially sputtering, HiPIMS) for piezoelectric and wide band gap applications.
• Experience with wide-bandgap materials (AlN, SiC, GaN related materials), piezoelectric materials (AlScN) and related devices.
• Hands-on experience with structural, electrical, and functional characterization using relevant tools including AFM, XRD, SEM, ellipsometry, piezoelectric and ferroelectric testing.
• Experience with 200 mm wafer processing is an advantage.
• Ability to run experiments, analyze data, and optimize material quality.
• Strong documentation and reporting discipline.
• Good collaboration record with internal teams and industrial partners.
• High interest in applied research on advanced functional WBG materials.
• Cleanroom experience, and willingness to work in cleanroom for at least 50% of the time.
• Experience with successful funding applications is an advantage.
• Solid skills in standard office tools and data analysis software (e.g. Origin).
• Very good command of English; German is an asset.
• Experience working in multicultural and multinational teams; respectful, empathetic team player with strong communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to relocate to Villach, Austria.