Process Engineer - Photonics and Microfluidics

Process Engineer - Photonics and Microfluidics

Job Reference: Ref.09.26.4102

Employer: International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL)

Location: Braga, Portugal

Group/Unit: Micro and Nanofabrication Facility

Number of Vacancies: 1

Employment Type: Full time

Contract Duration: 24 months

Open Date for Applications: April 9th, 2026

Closing Date for Applications: April 29th, 2026, 23h00m (Lisbon Time)

Key words: #cleanroom #photonicdevices #plasmonicdevices #microfluidics

Overview

The Micro and Nanofabrication Facility is an open-access user facility that provides training and support throughout the development chain in cleanroom processes: device modelling and design, process integration and device fabrication, packaging and testing.

We’re looking for a Process Engineer to join our team under the SpikePro project.

Job Duties

The job duties will be the following:

• Develop fabrication routines of photonic structures in different materials (e.g., Silicon, Gallium Arsenide, Indium Phosphide).
• Short-loop optimisation of multiple and diverse recipes on demand. Additionally, the candidate will run low-capacity production of well stablished process flows.
• Participate in a continuous effort to improve the existing microfabrication processes, namely by running process development aiming at improving key process metrics, either by reducing the dispersion of parameters extracted at device level or improving the key figure of merit (FOM) of devices optimised for specific applications.
• Collect and analyse the throughput and performance.
• Participate in other activities carried by MNF, in the framework of National, European. and Industrial projects, as well as training users in the operation of the tools.
• Eventual support to the Facility unit with tool related activities.

Mandatory Qualifications

Education

• MSc degree in Physics, Chemistry, Physical Mechanical, Electronic, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Electronics, Physics Engineering or other relevant subject.

Experience and Technical Skills

• Previous hands-on experience in a cleanroom environment.
• Experience on different cleanroom techniques.
• Understanding of simulations, design and fabrication of photonic and plasmonic based devices, and micro-fluidics for biological applications.

Other Valued Skills

• Thesis degree based on the hands-on microfabrication of experimental physics with focus on cleanroom activities.

Personal Skills

• Organisation skills.
• Dedicated to a high standard of quality and work.
• Problem solving ability and analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Resilience and capability to work independently.
• Proactiveness and ability to contribute with new technology challenges.
• Excellent communication skills.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary;
• Tax benefits and other Diplomatic privileges;
• Private health insurance;
• Family allowances (according to family situation);
• Free nursery service at INL premises (subject to availability);
• Support for education fees of dependent children;
• Relocation support;
• 30 working days of annual leave.

How to Apply

The application must be in English and include the following mandatory documents:

a)     Cover letter;

b)     Curriculum Vitae;

c)      Academic and/or Professional diplomas;

Online application instructions:

1. The application is made online by clicking the “Apply” button;
2. The candidate must complete all required sections of the online application form;
3. The candidate must submit the mandatory documents mentioned above in pdf format by including them in the “Additional files” section using the “Add portfolio” button.

Important note:

Incomplete applications including the failure to provide mandatory documents or providing inaccurate information will result in the application not being considered.

How the Selection Process works
 

A. Applications eligibility check

This stage will be carried out on the basis of the mandatory requirements, education, experience and technical skills defined for the job, as well as the validation of the mandatory documents. Only candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will move forward to the next stage.

B. CV Assessment

The Selection Committee will evaluate the eligible applications based on their CV and other submitted documents and the suitability for the position. The best ranked candidates will be shortlisted for the interview stage(s).

C. Interview(s)

The interview(s) may be done in different formats: video recording, online or onsite.

The question based interview will evaluate the match between the candidate’s profile and the requirements for the position, including the technical and personal skills. To better support this stage, the candidate may be requested to prepare a short presentation.

D. Nomination

The selected candidate will be nominated and formally offered the position, including the disclosure of the contractual conditions. 

Additional Information

Application feedback

We highly value your interest in becoming part of the INL experience and it is important for us to maintain good communications with all candidates. No matter the outcome of your application, we will always provide you with feedback.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Principle

INL follows a non-discrimination and equal access principle, wherefore no candidate can be privileged, benefited, impaired or deprived of any rights whatsoever, or be exempt of and duties based on any possible discriminatory issues.

The advertisement deadline may be extended at any time without previous notice in order to improve the suitability and effectiveness of the recruitment process.

About INL

The International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory – INL (http://www.inl.int), is the first and only Intergovernmental Organisation in the world entirely focused on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology.

It was founded under an international legal framework to perform interdisciplinary research, deploy and communicate nanotechnology for the benefit of society. INL aims to be a recognised leading global nanotechnology innovation hub.