Our Future Responsibilities
To strengthen our interdisciplinary research team we are seeking a highly motivated researcher / engineer in the field of heterogeneous integration and advanced. In this role you will work on cutting‑edge technologies at the intersection of microelectronics, photonics, and RF systems, contributing to innovative developments from concept definition through fabrication and characterization. You will take an active role in challenging research and development projects and collaborate closely with industrial and academic partners.
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 micro‑fabrication 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
Profile
Ph.D. in Physics, photonics, microsystems fabrication, or electronics engineering (or relevant industrial experience). Minimum 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 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 and research funding proposals
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English; knowledge of German is a plus
Benefits
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‑friendly environment actively shaping the compatibility of family and career
Health and wellness programmes including mental health support, physical activities, healthy snacks, and accident insurance
Meal allowance in restaurants or supermarkets, public transport initiative subsidy
Start as soon as possible
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 385 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 centre for Electronics and Software‑Based Systems. At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL conducts research along the entire value chain in 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.
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