Technical Expert Microfabrication

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Technical Expert Microfabrication

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Offer DescriptionVUB opens a new cleanroom (MICROLAB) for microfabrication, in particular the plasma etching of silicon and glass for microfluidics. The cleanroom is in the latest phase of construction and will be operational from October 1st, 2024.MICROLAB covers 550 m², of which 300 m² will be equipped with the most advanced machines for every essential production step in microfabrication. Most machines and instruments are newly purchased and latest state-of-the-art.The Technical Expert Microfabrication will take responsibility for these machines and instruments in the main result areas:

• Supervise installation of new machines and instruments until they are operational.
• Take the necessary actions in a timely manner so that the advanced microfabrication machines and instruments are properly maintained.
• Keep in touch with (potential) suppliers for machine maintenance and to remain up-to-date on new developments for the most important machines.
• Development and optimization of etching processes and associated sub-processes (lithography, deposition, dry or wet cleaning, etc.).
• Supervise researchers in the operation of the machines.
• First-line support in solving operational problems with machines and instruments.
• Provide training for new users on plasma devices.
• Execution of processes for academic and industrial clients.
• Prepare and possibly attend technical meetings with internal or external customers.
• Maintain order and quality in the cleanroom.

Where to apply E-mailwim.de.malsche@vub.beRequirementsResearch Field Engineering » Materials engineering Education Level Master Degree or equivalentSkills/QualificationsDegree of Master in Chemistry, Electronics, Electromechanics, Electricity, Master in Engineering or Industrial Engineering is required, or equivalent by experience.The candidate must have expertise in microfabrication of silicon and/or glass (in cleanroom environment).Specific RequirementsThe following additional technical/functional knowledge is appreciated:

• Knowledge of microfluidics is a plus.
• Candidate must be adept at researching professional literature and patents.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is essential, knowledge of Dutch and/or other languages ​​is a plus.

ICT: excellent knowledge of basic software packages Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, use of machine software are essential. Knowledge of Solidworks or similar CAD program, Matlab, Labview, PLC is a plus.For this job we expect the following personality:

• Eager to learn: urge to quickly acquire and maintain in-depth knowledge in a very specific field.
• Sense of initiative and flexibility.
• Strong in scientific analysis and reporting.
• Working with high self-imposed standards for quality and accuracy.
• Able to work both autonomously and in a team.
• Strong in multi-tasking.
• Hands-on mentality.
• Willing to work occasional overtime to meet specific deadline.

Languages ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationAdditional commentsFor this position, Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus (Ixelles) will be your home base.Candidates must be able to start not later than October 1st, 2024.ReportingCandidate will report to the Operational Manager and Scientific Director of MICROLAB.At the start, the candidate will have one colleague who can support him/her technically. If the cleanroom grows, this team can/will be expanded.Work Location(s)Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute VUB -MICROLAB Country Belgium City Brussels Postal Code 1050 Street Pleinlaan 2 GeofieldContact State/ProvinceBrussels-Capital Region CityBrussel WebsiteStreetPleinlaan 2 Postal Code1050 E-Mailwim.de.malsche@vub.beSTATUS: EXPIREDShare this page

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Brussel

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Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:20:38 GMT

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