Research Scientist/Engineer, Semiconductor Process Integration and 3D Technologies
First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
Are you interested in semiconductor fabrication and 3D integration and looking for a new job opportunity in the field?Would you like to develop innovative technology with superb colleagues who are top experts in their field? Do you want to build an excellent science career and work at the interface of academy and industry?
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We are now looking for Research Scientist or Research Engineer for 3D integration with a strong background in semiconductor device fabrication or process integration. You identify and solve problems independently and creatively, while working closely and flexibly with a team of experts. You focus on the design and fabrication aspects of developing processes for 3D integration of CMOS and semiconductor devices. You understand the big picture and participate in the concept development.
Our team develops advanced semiconductor components focused on more than Moore applications such as CMOS integrated 2D sensors, in-memory analog computing, and post-CMOS 3D integration. The developments are made in close collaboration with our academic partners along the lines agreed with our industrial partners.
Your responsibilities as Research Scientist / Research Engineer:
- Development and characterization of processes for monolithic and heterogeneous integration for post-CMOS integration
- Solving complex fabrication challenges
- Communicating and solving the problems in tight collaboration with others at VTT
Who we are looking for:
- Experience in semiconductor process integration and 3D technologies
- You have a MSc or PhD in physics, electronics, or closely similar field.
- You have experience in cleanroom fabrication
- Excellent communications skills in English are required.
As a person, we hope that you are:
- You have strong communication and collaboration skills. You are able to efficiently interact with your colleagues and with people from different fields.
- An enthusiastic outside-the-box thinker. You enjoy challenges and learning new things and have a strong passion for science and research and development
- A further benefit is knowledge about the interactions between research and business
With VTT, you’llenjoy:/ What we offer you:
Visionary work in technology. We offer positions at the cutting-edge of technology and engineering from next generation microelectronics and quantum technology to automation and robotics, energy systems and more. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating sustainable growth by solving systemic and technological challenges, so your work will go towards creating real, positive impact. Read more about our strategy -the path of exponential hope.
Fascinating projects, excellent research environment. Our researchers get to work on a combination of cutting-edge academic research and applied customer projects, both locally and internationally. At VTT, you’ll have state-of-the-art research facilities at your disposal, such as Micronova, the Finnish research infrastructure for micro-, nano- and quantum technologies.
Great career opportunities, superb colleagues. At VTT, excellence in research is a strategic priority. We offer long-term positions and stable career paths in top-level research. People tend to stay with us over 10 years since there are always new roles and responsibilities to grow into. Collaborating in a cross-disciplinary community with superb colleagues is a source of learning, inspiration, and fun. Read more about our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.
Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture great team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation programmes and trainings on cognitive ergonomics.
Apply nowandjoin our community of brilliant minds!
Pleasesend your CV with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possiblebutat the latest by 15 November 2026
Interested and want to hear more?
For further information, please contact Research Team Leader Olli-Pekka Kilpi by email ([email protected]).
We look forward to hearing from you!
QUANTUM ROLE CONTEXT | Appended by Quantum.Jobs v2
Role context:
This role exists to bridge academic microelectronics research and commercial semiconductor manufacturing workflows. Positioned between conceptual component design and physical fabrication, the position focuses on process engineering and integration methods. Professionals in this function establish viable manufacturing steps for complex semiconductor architectures, ensuring that novel device concepts transition smoothly from laboratory prototypes into functional physical hardware. By validating monolithic and heterogeneous integration techniques, this role supports the physical implementation of advanced electronic architectures across research and industrial applications.
Quantum ecosystem relevance:
This role supports the quantum sector by developing the physical fabrication techniques required for microelectronics and quantum hardware infrastructure. As quantum technologies increasingly rely on integrated electronic circuits, high-density interconnections, and specialized fabrication environments, semiconductor process engineers enable the scalable production of control and readout components. Positioned within enabling hardware infrastructure, this position facilitates the transition from discrete experimental setups to integrated solid-state systems, providing the underlying manufacturing capabilities required for scalable quantum technologies and hybrid microelectronics.
Capability signals:
- Expertise in semiconductor fabrication processes and 3D integration techniques
- Practical experience with cleanroom equipment and microelectronics processing workflows
- Ability to execute monolithic and heterogeneous integration for advanced components
- Background in physical sciences or electronic engineering applied to device development
- Collaborative technical problem-solving within multi-disciplinary applied research environments