Process Engineer (Semiconductor Microfabrication)

Location: Office-based in Bellaterra and Barcelona; from 2027, Barcelona city only

Company

hirify.global develops graphene-based neuroelectronic interfaces and neural solutions for treating brain disorders.

What you will do

• Develop, optimize, scale, and transfer semiconductor and microfabrication processes into controlled, repeatable manufacturing.
• Execute cleanroom and laboratory activities, including wafer processing, sample preparation, inspection, characterization, and data collection.
• Troubleshoot issues involving materials, equipment, adhesion, patterning, uniformity, contamination, and process integration.
• Plan and execute experiments and DOEs to establish process windows, improve yield, and reduce variability.
• Support equipment selection, installation, qualification, process bring-up, and tool acceptance.
• Coordinate technical activities with foundries, equipment and material suppliers, characterization laboratories, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Materials Science, Semiconductor Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of hands-on semiconductor manufacturing, microfabrication, MEMS, wafer processing, or related cleanroom experience, including at least 1 year in industry.
• Fluent English is required because English is the company language.
• Practical experience with several semiconductor processes, including lithography, thin-film deposition, etching, lift-off, polymer processing, plasma processing, cleaning, or bonding.
• Experience developing, optimizing, troubleshooting, or transferring processes from development into pilot production or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of process integration, material compatibility, adhesion, contamination control, multilayer structures, DOE, SPC, FMEA, root-cause analysis, and technical documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience in semiconductor, MEMS, flexible-electronics, or medical-device manufacturing.
• Experience with PVD, sputtering, ALD, CVD, laser processing, wafer bonding, flexible substrates, graphene-derived materials, or biocompatible materials.
• Experience with SEM, AFM, XPS, profilometry, ellipsometry, or optical inspection.
• Experience with external foundries, contract manufacturers, equipment qualification, FAT, SAT, MES, PLM, or yield-management systems.
• Experience in ISO 13485, GMP, or another regulated environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative environment focused on open communication, knowledge sharing, mutual respect, and diverse perspectives.
• Work on advanced technologies designed to create meaningful healthcare and societal impact.
• Flexible compensation scheme and competitive salary based on experience and skills.
• Private health insurance and a training bonus with access to Udemy.
• 23 vacation days per year and Christmas week off.

Hiring process

• Applications must be submitted in English.