Cleanroom Microfabrication Process Engineer / Cleanroom Microfabrication Process Engineeress

Cleanroom Microfabrication Process Engineer

Are you passionate about cleanroom microfabrication and eager to work in a high-tech environment at EPFL Lausanne? As a Cleanroom Microfabrication Process Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team responsible for the fabrication of photonic integrated circuits in the CMi cleanroom (EPFL Lausanne). Your expertise will also be used to address complex fabrication challenges in piezo-MEMS and piezoelectric thin film deposition.

Given the unique nature of microfabrication, each process requires a broad range of equipment and materials. You will develop specialized expertise across multiple fabrication techniques, ultimately managing projects independently from start to finish. This role demands precision, focus, and a steady hand. Flexibility in both attitude and working hours is essential, as is patience when handling intricate manufacturing processes.

Work Environment

You will be working in a shared cleanroom facility, accessible to both academics and companies. The cleanroom is a climate-controlled, dust-free laboratory, necessitating the use of a special dust-free suit. Access is granted only after completing the mandatory chemical and safety course.

Key Cleanroom Processes

• Lithography (including ASML DUV stepper)
• Chemical vapour deposition (LPCVD, PECVD)
• PVD (Sputtering, evaporation, Pulsed Laser Deposition)
• Wet and dry etching
• Structural and functional characterisation (XRD, piezoelectric and dielectric characterisation)
• Metrology techniques like ellipsometry, profilometry, and SEM

Professional Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or Nanotechnology
• 3-5 years of cleanroom experience is a must
• PICs microfabrication experience is essential
• Pulsed laser deposition experience is essential
• Well organized and focused
• Autonomous, curious, and eager to learn
• Practical and pragmatic
• Languages: Fluency in English; French is a plus

About the Company

FoXmat SA is a start-up from the EPFL ecosystem, rooted in the now-defunct EPFL Ceramics Laboratory (EPFL IMX LC), a world-renowned research facility that focused on the science and technology of functional ceramics, including piezoelectrics, ferroelectrics, and high-K dielectrics.

FoXmat is committed to delivering the highest quality piezoelectric thin films (primarily lead-based PZT) on a wafer scale (from chips to 200 mm wafers) deposited using the PLD technique, while considering stringent application and integration requirements. Over the years, the primary fabrication and thin film deposition partner has been, and continues to be, the EPFL Center of MicroNanoTechnology. The main market served is the optoelectronic integrated circuits (OEIC) sector—a rapidly expanding segment where state-of-the-art piezo-optical MEMS enable critical miniaturization and scaling possibilities. As a dedicated partner in micro- and nano-fabrication for Photonic Integrated Circuits, FoXmat aims to establish itself as a major player in Europe and Switzerland, fulfilling the goal of restoring innovation capabilities from overseas.

What FoXmat SA Offers You

• A 40-hour work week as a Cleanroom Microfabrication Process Engineer
• Opportunities to work with cutting-edge technology
• A gross yearly salary between 70,000 CHF – 80,000 CHF, based on a full-time contract
• 25 vacation days
• An inspiring and informal work environment with opportunities for growth
• A vibrant high-tech atmosphere in EPFL and the EPFL Innovation Park, situated in the scenic Lake Leman region of Switzerland

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