Research & Development Project & Program Germanium Epitaxy Expert

ppPowering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life. /ppbAbout Electro Optic Materials /b /ppPower in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in. /ph3bYour Key Accountabilities /b /h3pbPurpose of the role : /b /ppSpace industry is experiencing remarkable growth, particularly with the launch of several new satellite constellations. To address the increasing demand for enhanced space power, our team is developing an innovative product designed to enable the next generation of space solar arrays. Within this new product line, our goal is to overcome the limitations of traditional bulk substrates by providing a thin epitaxial Ge layer grown on germanium nanostructures. /ppAs we prepare for the piloting phase, we are seeking a Germanium epitaxy specialist who can play a pivotal role in shaping this technology. Within the team, the specialist will be responsible for leading the epitaxial growth process and optimizing material performance, ensuring high‑quality Ge layer fabrication and contributing directly to product development. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our approach and making a significant impact in the industry. /ppDevelop an industrial epitaxy processYou’ll set up the new process /pulliIn the first half year, actively support the installation of an epi tool, a new competence within the company. /liliDefine a robust high quality epitaxy process. /liliSet tool workflows, experimental protocols, and data practices. /liliAssist running the epi tool day to day: plan and prioritize work, keep the tool running, manage maintenance and calibration. /liliOwn baseline EHS (source gases, chemicals, exhaust gases, and waste) /li /ulpLead innovation and development of germanium epitaxyYou’ll own germanium epitaxy from RD to pilot scale /pulliLead development projects with clear milestones and realistic timelines. /liliTurn assumptions into experiments, and experiments into decisions that produce clear go/no‑go recommendations. /liliInvent new growth recipes and then drive the winning concept toward scale. /liliStay current on patents and literature, and use that insight to guide our direction. /liliKeep EHS compliance as a priority /li /ulpWork across teams and communicate clearlyYou communicate clearly and amplify impact globally /pulliIntimately interact with the team with as main focus to make the new pilot line a success. /liliActively interact with our research partners in Western Europe and North America that developed the original IP. /liliWrite technical documents that capture learning, methods, and rationale; timely report to the funding agencies. /liliPresent your outcomes internally to the steering committee and externally at conferences and scientific workshops. /liliSupport production scale‑up and help solve manufacturing issues when they show up. /li /ulh3bWho we are looking for /b /h3pbEducation Experience /b /pulliMaster’s degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or Semiconductor Engineering /liliHands‑on experience with semiconductor deposition techniques such as ALD, CVD, MOVPE, MBE, or sputtering is highly valued /liliWillingness for training on the job during short term assignments abroad at one of our research partners /liliProven experience managing research projects and taking work from idea to execution /liliStrong knowledge of material or semiconductor sciences /liliDemonstrates strong innovation judgment: excellent taste in choosing high‑impact problems, shaping solution approaches, and designing high‑signal experiments that lead to clear decisions /liliAbility to translate results into clear technical decisions /li /ulpbWhat

we offer
/b /ppWe aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world‑leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do? /p /p