Overview

As a laser micro-machining specialist, you will apply your expertise to drive innovation and progress in advanced laser processing.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Perform optical alignments and laser tests.
  Apply design of experiments (DOE) to optimize technology recipes and operating parameters.
  Build and refine hardware and software systems for advanced laser experiments.
• Lead R&D projects that pioneer new laser technologies, ensuring HiLASE remains at the forefront of cost, quality, and delivery.
  Develop clear project timelines, budgets, and milestones to keep initiatives on track.
  Compile data, prepare reports, and present results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Guide and mentor colleagues to align teams with project goals.
  Collaborate with vendors, research institutes, and labs to validate new ideas quickly.
  Stay ahead of industry developments through conferences, publications, and professional societies.
  Communicate complex concepts in clear, accessible terms.
• Evaluate and compare emerging technologies against competitive alternatives.
  Partner with external specialists to solve challenges in laser-material interactions, optics, and metrology.
  Tackle special projects and additional responsibilities with professionalism and adaptability.

Technical Skills (the essentials)

• Proven record of at least 1 year experience in laser micro-machining using ultrashort pulses (fs/ps lasers).
• Hands-on experience with laser process optimization (power, pulse overlap, scanning strategies).
• Familiarity with laser-material interaction physics for brittle and semiconductor materials.
• Competence in CAD/CAM software for laser machining (e.g., LaserDesk, proprietary systems).
• Metrology and inspection: optical microscopy, SEM, profilometry for surface and edge quality assessment.

The bonus

• Semiconductor processing knowledge (theory, wafer handling).
• Experience with diffractive optical elements (DOE) for beam shaping.
• Hands-on with galvo systems (Scanlab or equivalent)
• Microscopy experience (optical, confocal or SEM).
• Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and contamination control.

The valuable skills

• Basic programming or scripting for automation (Python, LabVIEW).
• Experience with high-precision positioning systems (stages, encoders).
• Ability to work with simulation tools (COMSOL, Zemax) for optical and thermal modeling.

The position is available from January 2026 (flexible starting date), one-year fixed-term contract, with possible extension.

Applications will be screened on an ongoing basis until a suitable candidate is identified.