Research Engineer – Microfabrication of flat optics

at  International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory

Description
Research Engineer – Microfabrication of flat optics
Job Reference: Ref.10.24.56
Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)
Location: Braga, Portugal
Group/Unit: Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies
Number of Vacancies: 1
Employment Type: Full time
Contract Duration: 6 months
Open Date for Applications: November 18th, 2024
Closing Date for Applications: December 8th, 2024, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)
Key words: #cleanroommicrofabrication #processoptimisation #flatopticsfabrication

OVERVIEW

The Integrated Micro and Nanotechnologies research group is dedicated to performing state of the art research integrating micro and nanotechnologies to develop innovative solutions in the fields of MEMS and Micro Optical Elements.
We are looking for a qualified Research Engineer to join our team in the development of optical systems for integration of flat optics in compact camera systems under the project Sensitive Industry with the code no 72261.
Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Cleanroom micro and nanofabrication of flat optics and diffractive optical elements;
• Definition, execution and optimisation of fabrication process flows, and key specifications for test layouts and mask design;
• Experimental characterisation of microfabricated optical devices for process optimisation and performance evaluation.

Mandatory Qualifications

EDUCATION

• MSc degree in Material Science, Electronics, Physics, Plasmas, Optics, Mechanics, or other relevant subject.

EXPERIENCE

• Experimental design and process optimisation;
• Cleanroom microfabrication processes;
• Optical systems and their characterisation.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Knowledge in cleanroom processing techniques (e.g. lithography, nanoimprint, thin film deposition, dry and wet etching, metrology);
• Process optimisation;
• Optical system characterisation;
• Data analysis and scripting software (e.g., Matlab, Mathematica, Python).

EDUCATION

• PhD degree in Material Science, Electronics, Physics, Plasmas, Optics, Mechanics, or other relevant subject.

EXPERIENCE

• Hands-on experience in processing and characterisation of nanostructures and thin films for optical devices;
• Experience in analysis and definition of process requirements and tolerancing;
• Hands-on experience in metrology for validation of optical systems.

PERSONAL SKILLS

• Strong motivation to work both independently and as part of a team in an interdisciplinary environment, with the ability to pay close attention to detail and to meet deadlines;
• Excellent communication skills and experience in the dissemination of results to the scientific community are expected.
• Problem Solving ability;
• Customer orientation;
• Ability to work independently and as team player;
• Good communication skills.

• Cleanroom micro and nanofabrication of flat optics and diffractive optical elements;
• Definition, execution and optimisation of fabrication process flows, and key specifications for test layouts and mask design;
• Experimental characterisation of microfabricated optical devices for process optimisation and performance evaluation