Micro-transfer printing engineer
First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026.
Micro-transfer printing engineer
What you will do
You will join the team at imec-Ghent focused on maturing micro-transfer printing technology for heterogeneous integration. You will operate high-precision micro-transfer printing equipment and develop print recipes for the integration of III-V devices on 200mm silicon photonics wafers. You will develop and optimize print recipes towards robust and fully automated printing, reducing the need for manual intervention. You will help improve tool throughput, accuracy and repeatability by identifying limitations in the printing process and implementing process and automation improvements. You will use Python and other software tools to investigate tool performance, print accuracy and process stability across large numbers of prints. You will correlate printing parameters and print quality with the electrical and optical performance of the transferred devices. You will help develop automated data processing, visualization and analysis routines that allow process performance to be monitored and improved efficiently. You will work closely with process engineers, photonics researchers and equipment suppliers to translate experimental results into improvements of the printing process.
What we do for you
We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology in Ghent, Belgium. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth.
We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate salary with many fringe benefits.
Who you are
You hold a master’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, applied sciences, computer science, physics or a related technical field. You are comfortable working with complex equipment and have a strong affinity for computers, automation and data. You have experience with Python or similar scripting languages and are comfortable using software tools for data analysis and process improvement. You have a structured, solution-oriented way of working and are comfortable investigating why a process or tool does not behave as expected. Experience with data analysis, statistical process control, machine automation or equipment interfacing is a plus. Experience in semiconductor processing, photonics, micro-assembly or high-precision equipment is a plus, but not a requirement. You enjoy combining hands-on experimental work with software and data analysis rather than focusing exclusively on either one. You are a team player with excellent communication skills and fluency in English. This position is offered on a fixed-term contract. IMEC and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. IMEC will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (hereafter “Agency”) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge. IMEC will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have a prior written agreement with IMEC, validated by its HR department, in place regarding a specific job opening and allowing to submit resumes