R&D Scientist Advanced Semiconductor Chip Packaging

Want to make your mark on our time? Become a R&D Scientist at TNO in Nijmegen!

About this position

Are you passionate about cutting-edge semiconductor packaging technologies? Do you thrive in a multidisciplinary research environment where innovation leads to real-world impact? At CITC, we offer a great opportunity to shape the future of advanced chip packaging technologies. If you’re ready to make a difference in semiconductor packaging, this is your chance!

What will be your role?

The Chip Integration Technology Center (CITC) in Nijmegen is a leading non-profit innovation center. We are a non-profit, joint innovation hub specializing in heterogeneous integration and advanced chip packaging technologies. At CITC, we foster a vibrant ecosystem where companies, research institutions, and educational bodies collaborate to bridge the gap between academia and industry. Together, we are pioneering the next generation of smart, safe, and durable chip packages.

Our mission is to provide access to cutting-edge innovation, infrastructure, and education, with the goal of becoming a leading partner in semiconductor and photonics packaging. Established in 2019 with strategic partners TNO and Delft University of Technology, and supported by local and regional governments, CITC is ideally located on the Noviotech Campus in Nijmegen, at the heart of the Dutch semiconductor industry. This role is primarily based in Nijmegen, but you will also work occasionally in Eindhoven. Join us and be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of semiconductor packaging!

What will you be doing?

As an R&D Scientist in Advanced Semiconductor Chip Packaging, you will be at the forefront of developing next-generation high-performance chip packaging solutions for applications such as automotive radar, photonics, and power electronics. Your expertise will contribute to CITC’s fan-out packaging platform, leveraging deep knowledge in large-area processing, thin-film electronics, and additive manufacturing.

You will be involved in designing, fabricating, and characterizing advanced semiconductor packages, collaborating with leading industry partners and multidisciplinary experts. A key aspect of your role is to translate industry needs into innovative technology solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize advanced semiconductor packaging technologies for high-performance applications.
• Design, fabricate, and conduct reliability testing of next-generation semiconductor packages.
• Perform experimental research and process modeling to enhance manufacturability and reliability.
• Collaborate with industry partners and stakeholders to align R&D efforts with market needs.
• Generate intellectual property (IP) and contribute to scientific publications.
• Work on process development and technology innovation for heterogeneous integration.
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaborations and work with leading industry players in the semiconductor sector.
• Mentor and support junior researchers, fostering an environment of knowledge sharing and innovation.

What we expect from you

• A Master’s degree (MSc) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of R&D experience in advanced semiconductor chip packaging (experience with fan-out packaging technologies is a plus).
• Strong expertise in reliability testing, process modeling.
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpretation, and technical reporting.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English (both written and verbal).

What you'll get in return

Challenging and varied work with a real impact. And plenty of opportunities as, at TNO, you are in charge of shaping your career. We offer a gross monthly salary (based on your knowledge and experience), 8% holiday pay, a 13th month bonus of 8.33% and a flex budget (5.58% + € 180). In addition, you will be given every opportunity to develop yourself.

TNO offers optional employee benefits, enabling you to tailor your benefits package to match your personal situation. You may also expect:

• An extremely professional, innovative working environment where colleagues are leading experts in their field.
• The opportunity to attend courses, workshops and conferences, and to receive training and coaching based on your needs.
• 33 days annual leave on a full-time basis.
• An employer that values and encourages diverse talent, with initiatives like the Female Leadership Program, our Rainbow Community and round tables on inclusion topics.
• We offer a comprehensive and flexible mobility plan that also includes full compensation for public transportation for commuting and business travel.
• Great social events with your team and other TNO colleagues. That’s how you will get to know a lot of people really quickly.
• Flexible working hours, the possibility to work parttime (32 of 36 hours) and the possibility of working from home.
• Extensive relocation package for international candidates.
• A good pension scheme.

TNO as an employer

At TNO, we innovate for a healthier, safer and more sustainable life. And for a strong economy. Since 1932, we have been making knowledge and technology available for the common good. We find each other in wonder and ingenuity. We are driven to push boundaries. There is all the space and support for your talent and ambition. You work with people who will challenge you: who inspire you and want to learn from you. Our state-of-the-art facilities are there to realize your vision. What you do at TNO matters: impact makes the difference. Because with every innovation you contribute to tomorrow’s world.

At TNO we encourage an inclusive work environment, where you can be yourself. Whatever your story and whatever unique qualities you bring to the table. It is by combining our unique strengths and perspectives that we are able to develop innovations that make a real difference in society.

‘You can achieve a lot at TNO if you take your chances’. Recruiter Brahim Dagdaoui has an eye for talent. It’s his job to make sure scientists find a place at TNO where they can blossom and work on groundbreaking innovations. He works for the units High Tech Industry and Mobility & Built Environment, where cool things are happening. Brahim Dagdaoui, Recruiter

Email: brahim.dagdaoui@tno.nl

We are TNO: This is our time

This is the time for us to find innovative solutions that will make an impact. The time to lead the world in safety and security, make our lives healthier, and take sustainability to the next level.