Printed Electronics Engineer in München bei Microsystems and Solid State Technologies

Fraunhofer EMFT conducts cutting-edge applied research on sensors and actuators for people and the environment. The about 150 employees in the three locations in Munich, Oberpfaffenhofen and Regensburg possess impressive long-term experience and wide-ranging know-how in the fields of microelectronics and microsystem technology. The technology offering of the research institute ranges from semiconductor processes, MEMS technologies and 3D integration to foil electronics. These nano- and microtechnologies are the basis for the other competence areas at Fraunhofer EMFT: sensor solutions, safe and secure electronics, and micropumps. The interdisciplinary interaction of these competencies enables the development of truly novel solutions to meet the current challenges facing our society.

You are passionate about flexible and printed technologies for hybrid electronics? You have experience in various processing techniques on flexible foils especially on reel-to-reel lines? Then our Flexible Systems department is the right place for you!

What you will do

You will assume a highly responsible role in the „Flexible Systems“ department. You will be integrated into the R&D and pilot production teams working on various publicly funded and industrial projects, including customer-specific development. You will contribute directly to various technological questions on new innovative materials, process improvements, and implementations of new technologies. Your main responsibilities will include working in a team on development of flexible hybrid circuits performing the following tasks:

• Processing materials on a roll-to-roll pilot line in the framework of various R&D and industrial projects using a combination of the following techniques: high-resolution screen printing, dispensing, lamination, in-line electrical and optical measurement processes, laser processing (microdrilling, cutting, engraving) and other automated and manual processes for foil integration
• Preparing and optimizing digital layouts for screen preparation
• Evaluating the fabricated prototypes for material characterization, process optimization and yield improvement
• Preparing detailed documentation on process development, including project-specific reporting
• Procuring materials, consumables and spare parts as well as new equipment for routine maintenance and introduction of new processes and technologies
• Assuming a project lead role in publicly funded and industrial R&D projects

What you bring to the table

• Completed academic studies in production technologies, chemistry, physics, engineering or similar discipline
• Expertise and experience in screen printing, flexible and hybrid electronics and electrical and optical characterization in either academic or industrial setting
• Hands on experience in design tools for layout work for screens/masks, Knowledge in laser processing (microdrilling, cutting, engraving) and statistical analysis and data treatment as well as experience in preparation of technical reports for publicly funded and industrial projects are an advantage

You enjoy dealing with customers and work very independently, solution-oriented and on your own responsibility. You are a structured and analytical team player and score with efficiency and agility.
Working in an international, multilingual team is a matter of course for you.

What you can expect

We offer you a challenging and varied research task with responsibility and creative freedom. In our open-minded team, you can set your own priorities, realize your ideas in projects and develop scientifically, professionally and personally. In doing so, you will be supported by various offers of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft in order to combine family, job and career development in the best possible way.

The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis. We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for