Nanofabrication R&D Engineer

Our operations team manages more than 1,000 m² of semiconductor cleanroom and laboratory space and supports cutting-edge R&D projects involving ETH Zurich researchers and partners from academia, industry, and the start-up community.
We are looking for a hands-on and service-oriented Nanofabrication R&D Engineer to join our dynamic cleanroom operations team immediately or by mutual agreement. Your activities will range from process development and technical troubleshooting to user training, safety responsibilities, and routine cleanroom operations. Through this combination, you will help maintain an environment in which ambitious academic and industrial projects can progress efficiently and safely.
Process Engineering & R&D Support: Support cutting-edge academic and industrial R&D projects through process evaluation, troubleshooting, and statistical process control.
Equipment Ownership & Maintenance: Take technical ownership of selected semiconductor cleanroom systems including deposition (e.g. atomic layer deposition), characterization, and wet-processing. Coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, upgrades, vendor interactions, and the evaluation, commissioning, and installation of new equipment.
Assume hands-on and administrative responsibilities related to chemicals, gases, safety equipment, and cleanroom operations.
User Training & Knowledge Exchange: Train and support researchers, advising on tool usage, process development and optimization. Maintain accurate operating manuals and records of processes, equipment, workflows, and maintenance activities. A university degree or equivalent qualification in materials science, chemistry, chemical engineering, physics, nanotechnology, microengineering, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of hands-on professional experience in nanofabrication, semiconductor processing, wet chemistry, and vacuum-based techniques.
High comfort level with modern IT tools, process databases, software platforms, and a proactive drive to learn and introduce new digital solutions.
Highly self-motivated, creative, eager to learn and to look for solutions to technical problems and organize work with a great sense of responsibility.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic and cutting-edge research environment, contributing to innovative projects and collaborations.
Good command of German and English.
World-Class Environment: Work at one of the world’s leading universities in science and engineering, with state-of-the-art nanofabrication infrastructure. 
International Network: Collaborate with researchers, start-ups, and companies in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Benefits: Access attractive employment conditions and a range of benefits in areas such as mobility, sports, childcare, continuing education, attractive pension schemes, and social security benefits.
We promote equality of opportunity, value diversity and nurture a working and learning environment in which the rights and dignity of all our staff and students are respected. ETH Zurich is one of the world’s leading universities specialising in science and technology. We are renowned for our excellent education, cutting-edge fundamental research and direct transfer of new knowledge into society.