Dry Etch Engineer

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career in high-tech manufacturing? Do you want to contribute to innovative chip technology and make a real impact in a growing company?

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Dry Etch Engineer to strengthen our team and contribute to the development and optimization of advanced photonic components.

• On-site
• Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
• Process Engineering

Your tasks:

As a Dry Etch Engineer, you will:

• Maintain and optimize dry etch processes to ensure stable, reliable, and reproducible manufacturing performance.
• Monitor process performance, identify improvement opportunities, and drive improvements in yield, quality, capacity, and cost.
• Troubleshoot process deviations, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development, qualification, and introduction of new processes, equipment, and products.
• Analyze process data and apply improvement tools such as SPC, DoE, and FMEA to reduce variation and improve process stability.
• Collaborate with Equipment, Operations, Process Integration, Quality, and R&D to achieve manufacturing targets and meet product specifications.
• Maintain accurate process documentation and support the development of future InP photonics technologies.
• Take ownership of tasks, work proactively, pay close attention to detail, and contribute to continuous improvement and team knowledge sharing.

Job requirements

• Has a Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Has 3+ years of industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing, preferably in dry etch or plasma processing.
• Understands semiconductor fabrication processes and their impact on device performance, process quality, and manufacturing yield.
• Has experience with process optimization, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and statistical process improvement tools.
• Works accurately and systematically, with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Takes responsibility, communicates effectively, and enjoys collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.

Experience in photonics and/or InP technology is an advantage. Above all, we are looking for someone who is commited and eager to develop their technical expertise and contribute to a high-performing manufacturing environment!

What we offer

• An essential key position within our organisation.
• To develop with us SMART Photonics into a market leader in an entrepreneurial, dynamic environment.
• A challenging position with plenty of room for own initiatives and professional development and personal growth.
• A talented group of passionate people working in an open, informal culture in multidisciplinary teams.
• Competitive salary and benefits.