Process Engineer – Thin Film and Wafer Metrology

Location: Leuven, Belgium. Onsite role with two shifts (Early/Late), including one weekend per four, supporting 24/7 operations.

Company

hirify.global is a multicultural, high-tech organization developing semiconductor and related technologies.

What you will do

• Manage multiple thin-film and wafer metrology tools in the cleanroom.
• Develop automated measurement recipes for operators using techniques including ellipsometry, reflectivity, wafer shape measurement, four-point-probe sheet resistance, and microHall.
• Own process and tool qualification, stability, problem prevention, efficiency, throughput, safety, and quality improvements.
• Provide application expertise to customers and troubleshoot metrology-processing issues with colleagues.
• Communicate with stakeholders through IT systems, meetings, email, and other channels.
• Collaborate with researchers, hardware engineers, operations, industry assignees, device experts, and process experts in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Science or Engineering, or equivalent experience, with strong engineering skills and mindset.
• PhD candidates without industry-relevant experience will not be considered.
• Solid theoretical foundation and hands-on experience in one or more of ellipsometry, wafer shape metrology, and sheet resistance.
• Ability to evaluate and respond effectively to incoming requests and issues in a timely manner; a proactive and flexible mindset is required.
• Strong proactive communication and reporting skills, with commitment to high-quality documentation.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Process- and quality-driven approach, ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive “can do” attitude.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of MOKE, FMR, CIPT, MH, XRR, or XRD.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible, progressive, and informal working environment with opportunities to take initiative and responsibility.
• Technical and personal development through hirify.global.academy, the corporate university.
• Attractive and competitive salary with fringe benefits.
• Two-shift schedule, including one full weekend every four weeks, to support 24/7 operations.