Job Type:
Full-time

Job Description:
Future. Discover. Together.

Photonics is one of the most exciting and innovative areas of applied research. The Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute is a world leader in the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs). About every second bit transmitted on the Internet touches an HHI PIC. Be a part of our team and come on a journey of research and innovation!

Responsibilities:
· Research and development in the field of process technology for InP wafers
· New and further development of various plasma etching processes for semiconductor technology using statistical methods, state-of-the-art analysis techniques such as SEM and FIBE as well as in situ measurement methods such as mass spectrometry, ellipsometry and plasma line analysis
· Documentation of results and creation of ISO documents for quality assurance
· Collaboration with scientists in the development of novel photonic devices
· With the help of a broad-based and experienced team, you will monitor the technical condition of the systems, plan inspection and maintenance work and thus ensure high system availability
· Supporting the introduction of new methods and method optimization, including their validation and documentation
· Contributing your own ideas, concepts and process improvements

Requirements:
· Completed scientific university degree (Master’s, Diploma) in a natural science (physics or chemistry) or an engineering science with a connection to semiconductor technology
· You have sound specialist knowledge and practical experience in the manufacture of semiconductor components, ideally based on III-V compound semiconductors as well as in plasma and vacuum technology such as RIE, ICP, PECVD, CAIBE etc.
· Ideally you have practical experience in the field of analytics such as AFM, SEM, EDX, FIBE etc.
· You have practical experience in application-oriented and industry-related research and ideally have experience in the field of process development
· Ideally, you are proficient in a programming language
· You have a strong enthusiasm for technology and want to understand how things work. This will enable you to localize and rectify errors as quickly as possible.
· Very good German (minimum requirement C1 level) and English language skills
· Communication skills and team spirit, a pronounced hands-on mentality as well as a goal-oriented way of working and the motivation to think your way into new subject areas

Salary Range:
TVöD

Benefits:
· Fascinating challenges in a scientific and entrepreneurial setting
· Attractive salary package according to TvöD with 30 vacation days, pension scheme (VBL), wealth creation benefits (VWL)
· Modern and excellently equipped workspace in a central location
· Great and cooperative working atmosphere in an international team
· Flexible working hours
· Opportunities to work from home
· Extensive training-, health- and sports offers
· Various employee discounts and discounted BVG ticket
· Offers for families (parent-child office, emergency care, leisure activities, etc.)

The position is initially limited to 2 years. An extension is explicitly desired.