Equipment Engineer – Wet Etch (Semiconductor) (all genders) // Job-ID: 2016-1

Villach, Austria

Deine zukünftigen Aufgaben

As R&D Service Engineer, you will work independently on tasks that contribute directly to the success of the team. Working autonomously, you will build and expand a strong set of technical skills while ensuring reliable operation of our equipment. Your support will continuously strengthen and enable cutting-edge research at SAL.

Your tasks include:

Independently execute maintenance and service assignments on high-end wet etch tools and related semiconductor processing equipment
Develop and implement methodologies for preventive and corrective maintenance in a research cleanroom environment
Collaborate closely with equipment suppliers and process engineers to optimize tool performance and enable state-of-the-art process development
Create and update technical documentation, maintenance plans, and operating procedures
Coordinate service activities with external vendors as well as internal stakeholders
Support group administration and contribute to the smooth operation of the team

Dein Profil

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Maintenance or Equipment Service Engineer in semiconductor cleanrooms, ideally within an industrial or advanced research environment
Hands-on expertise in wet etch tools and processes is highly desirable
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in cross-functional teams
Proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
Skilled in MS Office (Word, Excel); experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an advantage
Comfortable working in a multicultural and collaborative research environment

Wichtige Fakten über SAL

Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
Location in the heart of Europe in Austria.
Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
Home office in Austria (max. 40%) and work from anywhere in the European Union possible (< 25%).
Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
“Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
€ 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group D. We offer competitive salaries and additional benefits based on your experience and qualifications. For this position, your minimum monthly salary starts with EUR 3.252, paid 14 times a year.

Job details

Title
Equipment Engineer – Wet Etch (Semiconductor) (all genders) // Job-ID: 2016-1

Employer
Silicon Austria Labs (SAL)

Location
Europastraße 12 Villach, Austria

Published
2026-03-05

Application deadline
Unspecified

Job type
Engineer

Field
Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering

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