18 Apr 2026
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
Tampere University- Research Field
Chemistry » Other
Engineering » Chemical engineering
Engineering » Materials engineering- Researcher Profile
Recognised Researcher (R2)- Application Deadline
8 May 2026 - 20:59 (UTC)- Country
Finland- Type of Contract
Permanent- Job Status
Full-time- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Not funded by a EU programme- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No
Offer Description
Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences create a unique environment for multidisciplinary, inspirational and high-impact research and education. Our universities community has its competitive edge in technology, health and society. www.tuni.fi/en
Tampere University System-in-Package Fabrication (SiPFAB) is now looking for a Senior Process Engineer.
System-in-Package Fabrication (SiPFAB ) is a new infrastructure being established at the Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences (ITC) of Tampere University. Located on the Hervanta campus, SiPFAB focuses on chip packaging, integration, and testing. The pilot line provides a unique environment for combining and testing Wide Bandgap (WBG) chips and various semiconductor components as complete system solutions.
SiPFAB enables the development and experimentation of future-oriented, environmentally friendly, and customized packaged chip systems. The infrastructure supports research and pilot-scale development of emerging chip technologies that drive energy-efficient solutions for applications in industry, transportation, and energy systems.
The pilot line is industry oriented. SiPFAB offers research and development services, piloting opportunities, and expert support across all stages of chip integration and packaging — from concept to prototype and pre-production.
SiPFAB is part of the Chips JU Wide Band Gap Pilot Line , which contributes to the European objective of strengthening the semiconductor technology and manufacturing ecosystem.
WBG Pilot Line infrastructures
The national nodes of the WBG Pilot line will host different cleanroom facilities enabling the transition from research to industrial-scale production in the WBG and Ultra-WBG semiconductor technologies, consolidating Europe's autonomy in the semiconductor sector.
Read more about the WBG Pilot Line
JOB DESCRIPTION
As a Senior Process Engineer specializing in wet processes for next‑generation semiconductor packaging, you will lead the development of processes such as electroplating, cleaning, and etching within our pilot‑line environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute directly to customer projects spanning academia, research institutes, and industry driving the demonstration, maturation, and commercialization of advanced packaging technologies.
In this role, you will also play a key part in process control, tool procurement, safety, user training, and equipment lifecycle management, ensuring a robust and scalable process foundation for SiPFAB.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will take ownership of:
- Establishing, developing, and optimizing chemical processes for semiconductor applications.
- Actively contributing to ongoing and future R&D and customer projects
- Engaging and collaborating with academic, RTO, and industrial partners
- Selecting, specifying, and procuring process tools and equipment
- Overseeing tool installation, qualification, and maintenance activities
- Conducting root‑cause analysis, troubleshooting yield or process issues, and driving corrective actions
- Working closely with equipment vendors and material suppliers to advance process capability
- Ensuring process documentation, safety compliance, and user training within the pilot‑line environment
REQUIREMENTS
You are a proactive engineer who enjoys hands‑on experimentation, problem solving, and working in an evolving cleanroom environment.
Required Skills & Experience
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in an applicable field such as Materials Science, Chemistry, Semiconductor Technology
- at least 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Proven experience in etching, electroplating, or cleaning processes
- Understanding of chemical safety, safety protocols, and chemical handling
- A strong, structured approach to problem solving and troubleshooting
- Hands-on mindset and comfort working directly with process tools
- Ability to work effectively in conditions of ambiguity where processes and tools are still evolving
- Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with internal teams and external partners
- High attention to detail and process discipline
- Fluent spoken and written skills in English
Considered as an asset
- Experience in the semiconductor or microelectronics industry
- Background in pilot-line environments or lab-to-production transitions
- Familiarity with process development and control methodologies (DOE, SPC etc.)
- Interest in following and understanding trends in the semiconductor packaging industry
- Knowledge of the Finnish language
Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary and boldly forward-looking, evolving community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, erudition, and learner-centeredness. We expect you to embrace these values and promote them in your work.
WE OFFER
At SiPFAB, you will be working at the forefront of European semiconductor development and manufacturing initiatives. We offer a high-autonomy environment designed for proactive, self-driven engineers and opportunities for substantial impact and visibility within both the organization and wider ecosystem. In addition, we offer direct collaboration with researchers, industry partners, and the semiconductor community. This is a key role in shaping and demonstrating breakthrough packaging technologies.
As a member of staff at Tampere University, you will enjoy a range of competitive benefits, such as a flexible work schedule, good facilities for teleworking, occupational healthcare services, a variety of affordable food and drink outlets across our campuses and a personal fund to spend on sports and cultural activities in your free time. Please read more about working at Tampere University . You can also find more information about us and working and living Tampere by watching our video: Tampere Higher Education Community - our academic playground
The position will be filled on permanent basis, commencing preferably as soon as possible mutually agreed. A trial period of six months applies to all our new employees.
The salary will be based on both the job requirements and the employee's personal performance in accordance with the Finnish University Salary System (current new salary tables only available in Finnish). The official job title for the selected candidate will be Specialist. The position of Specialist is placed at requirement levels 8-10 in the salary system (Other Expert and Support Staff). The tentative requirement level for the position is at level 10.
HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application through our online recruitment system (link below). The closing date for applications is 8.5.2026 at 23:59 (Finnish time EEST / UTC +3). Applications and all accompanying documentation must be in English.
The following documents should accompany your application:
- a CV (with a list of publications if applicable)
- a free-form application letter (max. 1 page)
- copies of degree certificates
- names and contact details of two professional references with your application
After the application period ends, we will invite the most suitable candidates for interviews. The interviews are tentatively scheduled for week 21. We aim to invite the selected candidates for interviews on 15.5.2026.
MORE INFORMATION
Head of SiPFAB infrastructure Ville Saunajoki, ville.saunajoki@tuni.fi , +358400314928
Director of SiPFAB Tuomas Lahtinen, tuomas.lahtinen@tuni.fi , +358503232287
Application period starts: 2026-04-17 10:30 Application period ends: 2026-05-08 23:59
Where to apply
- Website
- https://academicpositions.com/ad/tampere-university/2026/senior-process-enginee…
Requirements
- Research Field
- Chemistry
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
- Research Field
- Engineering
- Years of Research Experience
- 4 - 10
Additional Information
- Website for additional job details
https://academicpositions.com
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Tampere University
- Country
- Finland
- City
- Tampere
- Postal Code
- 33100
- Street
- Kalevantie 4
- Geofield
Contact
- City
Tampere- Website
https://www.tuni.fi/en- Postal Code
33100
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