Metrology Data Automation Engineer M/V/X

Beschrijving van de functie

Looking for a job where you'll support the advancement of metrology automation? Thanks to you we'll decrease the metrology turnaround time and increase our overall learning speed!

Context

IMEC performs world-leading research in nano-electronics. Imec leverages its scientific knowledge with the innovative power of its global partnerships in ICT, healthcare, and energy. Imec delivers industry-relevant technology solutions. In a unique high-tech environment, its international top talent is committed to providing the building blocks for a better life in a sustainable society. Imec is headquartered in Leuven (Belgium) and has offices in the Netherlands, Taiwan, US, China, Japan, and India. Its staff of more than 5000 people from over 95 nationalities includes over 750 industrial residents and guest researchers.

As a research institute, metrology data and knowledge is the bread and butter of Imec, hence the faster we can run our products through the metrology steps, the faster we can generate knowledge. With this newly created role, we aim to significantly automate the metrology recipe set-up and data validation.

What you will do

You will join the Metrology group within IMEC's FAB Engineering Department, to support the advancement of metrology automation. Your work will contribute to decreasing the metrology turnaround time and increasing our overall learning speed, more specifically you will:

• Be the first point of contact in case of data related issues, and supporting change management actions (communication, training, go live support).
• Be responsible for all metrology data related activities within the FABENG department, including product data, tool data, remote access, data transfer, data security, FDC, etc.
• Push the automation of metrology flows by automating new recipe creations and validations, data integrity validations and final specification compliance checks using conventional algorithms and/or machine learning.
• Co-design the architecture and way of working of our metrology flows of the future, in collaboration with the tool owner, the customers and the equipment automation team.
• Prepare, coordinate and execute data automation tests and roll-outs together with the stakeholders, typically the tool owners, the equipment integration specialist, tool suppliers, ICT, operators and customers.
• Be responsible for all tool performance data (via FDC, E3, tool scripts, SPC, etc.). This includes setting up automated data flows to support the metrology engineering team in their day to day performance.

Jouw profiel

Who you are

• We are hiring two candidates, one candidate with a few years background in industry-standard metrology and related tools (e.g. inspection or ellipsometry tools) and platforms with good programming/automation/AI skills and one candidate with an education (or equivalent by experience) in software/data engineering/automation with an affinity for (semiconductor) manufacturing.
• Experience with data automation/visualization, scripting (e.g., Python, SQL), GUIs and machine learning methods.
• Familiarity with statistical data validation (GOF, alignment checks) and specification compliance.
• Your strong analytic and problem-solving skills enable you to interpret customer and user requirements and issues.
• You have strong communication skills, allowing you to build good relationships with stakeholders from different imec business units and externals such as Tool Vendors.
• You are proactive, persistent and motivated to take initiative.
• You feel comfortable in a complex and demanding environment.
• You are fluent in English.

Taalvaardigheden

• Engels (troef)

  • Begrijpen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Schrijven : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Lezen : Onafhankelijk - (B1)
  • Spreken : Onafhankelijk - (B1)

Voordelen van de betrekking

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world's premier research centers in nanotechnology at its headquarters in Leuven, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you'll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will define the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.

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