Responsibilities
- Production of Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) sensor wafers (200mm) integrated in running industrial contracts.
- Participation in a continuous effort to improve the existing microfabrication processes, namely by running process development aiming at improving key process metrics, either by reducing the dispersion of parameters extracted at device level or improving the key figure of merit (FOM) of devices optimized for specific applications.
- Execution of process control monitoring (PCM) of specific tools and processes.
- Collection and analysis of throughput and performance.
- Eventual involvement in other activities carried by MNF, in the framework of national, European and Industrial projects and as well as training of users in the operation of the tools under their responsibility.
Requirements
- Master Degree in Physics or Chemistry, Physical Mechanical – Electronic – or Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, or other relevant subject.
- Previous hands-on experience depositing magnetic tunnel junction stacks.
- Previous hands-on experience performing ion milling of magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) micro-pillars or nano-pillars.
- Previous hands-on experience in the operation of mask aligners to produce critical dimensions (CD) of features down to ~1-5 µm.
- Previous hands-on experience using SINGULUS deposition systems and/or NORDIKO Ion Milling systems from a service/engineering perspective.
- Previous experience in the full microfabrication process of MTJ devices (in particular, magnetoresistive sensors).
- Previous experience in production in a cleanroom facility in an industrial environment.
Nice to Have
- PhD in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical- Chemical- Engineering, or a related field.
- Thesis degree based on the hands-on microfabrication of devices based on magnetic tunnel junctions.
Benefits
- Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges
- Relocation support (travel expenses included)
- Guest House on-site included for the 1st month
- Private health insurance
- 30 working days of annual leave, plus 13 official holidays
- 9 days of paid sick leave per year
- Family allowance (160€/month according to family situation)
- Child allowance (200€/month for each dependent child)
- Nursery service onsite (subject to availability)
- Support for education fees of dependent children
- Support for fitness and sport expenses
Work Arrangement
On-site — Braga, Portugal
Additional Information
- Contract Duration: Indefinite contract with a 1-year probationary period.
- Employment Type: Full time, 40 hours/week under a non-standard work schedule to be discussed at the interview stage.
- Working hours may extend beyond conventional 9:00–18:00, including early mornings, evenings and one weekend day coverage, based on operational needs.
- Shift-related compensation or time-off arrangements will be applied in accordance to INL’s internal rules.
- Background checks may be required as part of the R&S process, including criminal, educational, employment history, and other background information.
- INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle.
- INL enjoys a privileged diplomatic and legal status, including exemption from certain national laws and taxes, eligibility for a diplomatic ID card, and non-application of national labour laws.