Senior Scientist – Advanced wafer level packaging (all genders) // Job-ID: 239-1
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Your Future Responsibilities
Conduct research and development in the field of heterogeneous integration technologies
Design, fabricate, and evaluate advanced packaging solutions such as RF/Si/photonic interposers and co-packaged optics
Develop technology concepts, plan Design of Experiments (DOE), and perform process and device characterization
Carry out microfabrication and backend processing in a cleanroom environment
Contribute backend and packaging solutions to a variety of industrial and collaborative projects
Perform data analysis and interpretation of experimental results
Prepare technical reports, internal documentation, and support scientific publications and presentations
Take responsibility for project management, including coordination of tasks, timelines, and technical deliverables
Your profile
Ph.D. in Physics, photonics, microsystems fabrication, and electronics engineering or relevant industrial experience
5+ years of experience in a relevant field
In-depth knowledge and hands‑on experience with advanced packaging processes such as interposers, Photonic packaging, chiplets, FOWLP
Experience with wafer bonding, die‑to‑wafer bonding, and chip interposers
Good understanding of signal and power integrity in interposers
Familiarity with BGA, WLCSP, SiP, MCM, AiP, AoP, SoC design rules
Project management experience as well as research funding proposals
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus
Become part of Silicon Austria Labs
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")
Start: as soon as possible
Salary & Benefits
This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non‑university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group F (F1 salary = EUR 4.757, 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 conducts 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.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Part‑time
Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
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