R&D Process Engineer - Thin Film Deposition (all genders) // Job-ID: 226-1 The SAL MicroFab is looking for a motivated R&D Process Engineer with focus on Thin Film deposition to join the team. As an R&D Process Engineer, you will take on challenging and responsible tasks with corresponding decision‑making scope. You will work independently across all required activities, continuously expand your skill set, and contribute to the growing success of the team. Your tasks include: Develop, monitor, and optimize thin film deposition processes (primarily sputtering) to support R&D and prototype fabrication. Maintain tool health and stability through performance tracking, SPC monitoring, and preventive maintenance coordination. Support researcher use of deposition tools, ensuring safe operation, consistent process quality, and compliance with FAB standards. Lead and assist in tool upgrades, process capability improvements, and new equipment evaluation or acquisition. Document process parameters, tool performance, and experiment outcomes to ensure traceability and knowledge sharing. Serve as the technical interface between the fabrication team and research groups to enable efficient process development and experimentation. Your profile Master’s degree (Bachelor's degree with equivalent relevant experience) in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field. Minimum 3 years of experience as a deposition process engineer in an industrial semiconductor FAB; 5+ years preferred. Hands‑on experience with sputter deposition tools (PVD) and thin‑film process optimization. Proven experience with methodologies - process control, SPC, Problem Solving, CIP, Lean, equipment maintenance principles, etc. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a research‑driven environment supporting multiple sta