R&D Scientist
Are you our new R&D Scientist who is energized by innovation and challenging technological questions? Within our R&D department, we are looking for a new colleague who wants to contribute to the development and validation of new lithographic processes. Within this role you conduct research driven by customer questions and internal business inquiries, translate results into concrete process parameters, and carry out pilot productions for validation purposes.
The role is all about developing new lithographic capabilities to ensure we continue to have the right building blocks to remain competitive and strengthen our strategic position. The domain of photolithography is focused around the complete process of producing a mandrel and removal of photoresist after use. It therefore includes: substrates, pre-treatment methods, photoresist technology, coating methodologies, (direct) exposure tools, photoresist development processes and photoresist stripping.
Are you eager to dive into new technologies and translate opportunities into practical innovations for Veco?
Then this is the right position for you!
Objective
To research and develop new lithographic processes.
Conduct R&D research in response to customer and internal business questions, demonstrate feasibility, and define requisite conditions.
· Develop new processes in lithography; determine process parameters and establish conditions for robust process control.
· Prepare and execute pilot production runs to validate newly developed lithography processes.
· Formulate an R&D plan that sets out objectives, scope, timelines, and expected process outcomes, including internal verification.
· Evaluate and report interim results, propose next‑step options and potential adjustments, and advise the sponsor on the R&D plan and intended trajectory.
· Deliver multiple R&D projects within the agreed scope, budget, and timelines.
· Report and archive research findings in accordance with applicable procedures.
· Ensure a complete and effective handover of developments to relevant stakeholders and, where required, provide instruction on newly developed processes and technologies.
· Provide technological process support to internal stakeholders.
· Continuously expand and deepen expertise regarding technological capabilities.
· Monitor technological developments and translate them into opportunities and risks for Veco.
Characteristics
Communication
With the Manager Technology Innovation on the prioritization of activities.
With QHSE, Demand & Supply Planners, and Team Leaders on planning and execution of pilot production.
With internal customers, suppliers, and the team on research performed.
With colleagues to discuss day‑to‑day activities.
Provide technological process support to internal stakeholders.
Translate research outcomes into clear, accessible language for all employees.
Composition / Authorities
Works in accordance with the self‑formulated R&D plan.
Conducts research into (improvements of) research methods and procedures.
Interprets research results and explains deviations.
Responsibilities
Formulating the R&D plan with objectives, scope, timelines, and expected process outcomes, including internal verification.
Conducting R&D research in response to customer and internal business questions.
Developing new processes in lithography.
Preparing and executing pilot production to validate new processes.
Tracking technological developments in the market and translating these into opportunities and threats for Veco.
Contributing to a safe, inclusive, and professional work environment consistent with Veco’s policy.
Technical Skills
Required for effective use of PC/laptop.
Laboratory skills required for test setups and pilot production.
Knowledge
Master’s (WO) working and thinking level; minimum 3 years’ experience.
Higher professional (HBO) or university degree, preferably in Physics, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Process Engineering.
Proficiency in English, spoken and written.
Statistical data analysis.
Knowledge of materials, and/or lithography.
Research methodologies.
