Process and Material Development Engineer (Freelance)

The organization
SCIL Nanoimprint solutions is a technology venture of Philips IP&S and develops and deliver solutions for high volume nanoimprinting on large wafers. Based on years of R&D in Substrate Conformal Imprint Lithography (SCIL) our solutions enable manufacturers of LEDs, lasers, optical components, solar cells, bio-sensors and many others to increase performance and lower end-product costs. We provide to our customers:

• Tooling and processes for small series and high volume production
• Consumables (stamp and imprint material)
• Dedicated processes for specific customer requirements

The job
The Process and Material Development Engineer is a key player in the development of new processes and materials for SCIL. By building SCIL process knowledge he/she will be able to support customers (on site) with the implementation of SCIL processes.

Key areas of responsibility
-   Execute development of SCIL processes and materials according to a defined plan
-   Actively participate in defining the development roadmap of SCIL and plan development activities
-   Produce customer samples of consumable materials as well as imprinted wafers on request of business development
-   Support the product introduction process as well as portfolio improvement opportunities
-   Identify opportunities for improvements and communicate these to the R&D manager
-   Continuously develops his/her technological knowledge, by regularly contacts in - and outside the department
-   Actively participate in the development, qualification and validation of products and processes
-   Provide process support to customers both at our own location and on-site
-   Actively participate in the manufacturing scale-up of the SCIL technology
-   Comply with the ESH policy, rules and regulations.

We are looking for
-   Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent.
-   Preferably 3-5 years+ experience gained in process development and/or equipment engineering
-   Good communication skills working in interdisciplinary teams
-   Capability of planning, executing and delivering in fast working pace
-   Ability to familiarize with state-of-art technologies and ability to apply when necessary
-   Ability to balance innovation and practical realization
-   Self-driven and proactive in achieving the goals in cross-functional environment
-   General knowledge of LEAN and Design for Six Sigma is a plus
-   Willingness to travel.