Olen, Flanders, Belgium · On-site
About Umicore Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we…
Skills: Germanium Epitaxy, Semiconductor Deposition, CVD, MOVPE, MBE
Olen, Flanders, Belgium • On-site
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Lead the development and optimization of an industrial germanium epitaxy process from R&D to pilot scale for space solar arrays. Manage the installation of new tools, define workflows, and collaborate with international research partners to ensure high-quality material fabrication.
Requires a Master's degree in Physics, Chemical Engineering, Material Sciences, or Semiconductor Engineering. Candidates should have hands-on experience with semiconductor deposition techniques and a proven track record of managing research projects from idea to execution.
Powering the cars of today and tomorrow. Reducing harmful emissions. Giving unique properties to high-end applications. Giving new life to used metals. As a global advanced materials and recycling group, we develop, produce, and recycle materials for a better life.
Power in space. Vision at night. Coatings thinner than human hair. Umicore is a world leader in material solutions for the space, optics and electronics sectors – enabling every day cutting-edge technologies. We guarantee our customers secure access to supply, plus recycling technologies that give materials a new lease of life. To produce materials with even higher performance, and provide recycling to new markets, we cannot stand still. We need to find new ways to do things, discover new solutions and develop new processes. Which is where you come in.
Space industry is experiencing remarkable growth, particularly with the launch of several new satellite constellations. To address the increasing demand for enhanced space power, our team is developing an innovative product designed to enable the next generation of space solar arrays. Within this new product line, our goal is to overcome the limitations of traditional bulk substrates by providing a thin epitaxial Ge layer grown on germanium nanostructures.
As we prepare for the piloting phase, we are seeking a Germanium epitaxy specialist who can play a pivotal role in shaping this technology. Within the team, the specialist will be responsible for leading the epitaxial growth process and optimizing material performance, ensuring high-quality Ge layer fabrication and contributing directly to product development. Your expertise will be instrumental in advancing our approach and making a significant impact in the industry.
Develop an industrial epitaxy process
You’ll set up the new process
Lead innovation and development of germanium epitaxy
You’ll own germanium epitaxy from R&D to pilot scale
Work across teams and communicate clearly
You communicate clearly and amplify impact globally
We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organisation, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?
Materials for a better life
We innovate from within and drive the science of change. You cannot see us, yet we are part of your everyday lives. We reduce harmful vehicle emissions, give new life to used metals, power the cars of the future... We believe in the power of materials technology to create sustainable value for people and planet., tackling the global trends of today and tomorrow. Our products and services accelerate the transformation to carbon free mobility, deliver the next-generation of advanced materials and drive the world towards a circular economy. We are the circular materials technology company fulfilling our mission to create materials for a better life. In an environment like this, imagine what you could do?
Offices: Broekstraat 31, Brussels, 1000, BE · Watertorenstraat 33, Olen, Flemish Region 2250, BE · Adolf Greinerstraat, Antwerp, Flemish Region 2660, BE
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