Your future responsibilities The team for Magnetic Microsystems and Technologies (MMT) at Silicon Austria Labs is looking for a motivated Senior Research Engineer to work on clean room microfabrication. You will be part of the FAMES pilot line project, which focuses on the development of self-biased circulators using ferrite materials. Initial research work will involve developing dielectric and magnetic layers for circulators using, characterizing samples and layers, and performing various fabrication steps such as lithography, etching, sputtering, and evaporation.Senior Research Engineers at SAL take ownership of complex technical work, contribute to project planning and execution, and play an active role in both internal and external collaborations.Your future tasks include:Strong focus on magnetic microsystem devicesDevelopment and optimization of cleanroom fabrication steps (lithography, etching, lift-off, thin film depositions, metrology)Deposit and characterize dielectric and magnetic materialsAbility to create and refine device process flowsExecution of device-level characterization, including magnetic response (VSM, FMR), electrical performance (including RF), structural characterization (SEM, AFM, XRD) and overall device functionalityIdentify and solve fabrication-related issues (alignment, defects, yield, reproducibility)Accurate documentation of all process steps, measurements, and resultCollaboration with the thin film team for magnetic thin film integration and with partners for device requirement definitionContribution to device prototypes and early demonstrator developmentAnalyze and evaluate experimental dataContribute on time to deliverables and milestonesContribute to scientific publicationsYour Leadership responsibilitiesYour Scientific responsibilitiesYour profilePhD (or MSc with equivalent relevant work experience) in a related field, focusing on microfabrication and magnetismExperience in cleanroom microfabrication, magnetism, and/or nanoparticlesExperience with wafer-level fabrication, preferably on 200 mm wafersExperience contributing to (clean room related) projects with a mindset to deliver milestones and resultsEvidence of cleanroom work, such as scientific publications or a PhD thesisKnowledge of RF characterization techniques and experience with thin film growth processes is a plusFamiliarity with software tools such as Ansys, Comsol, CST, RF simulations, or Python preferedExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English; German is a plusWillingness to relocate to Villach, AustriaImportant Facts about SALDiverse 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") Our values:Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning,compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement. This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group E (E1 salary = EUR 3.963, 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 annual, based on an All-in contract).Become part of Silicon Austria Labs