Microtechnologist in the field of Bioelectronics

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Microtechnologist in the field of Bioelectronics

Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration IZM works on an interdisciplinary basis in the field of integration of microelectronics. The group “Technologies for Bioelectronics” focuses on the design and fabrication of active neural interfaces. We integrate small custom-designed electronics into microsystems for stimulation of and recording from the neural tissue. Our microsystems are often flexible implants based on biocompatible materials tailored for the central or peripheral nervous system. We design, fabricate, package and test our implants for long-term use. We also investigate new approaches for neural stimulation and wireless power transfer.
Your duties and responsibilities:
You will assume a highly responsible predominantly lab-based role in the “System Integration and Interconnection Technologies” department. You will be integrated into an R&D team creating new, scalable methods of fabricating bioelectronic implants. You will be expected to execute and improve existing process flows both independently and as part of a team. Your main responsibility will be to support the group by performing the following tasks:

• Work with and maintain vacuum deposition systems
• Prepare and process materials and electronic components using a combination of the following techniques:

o Sputtering and plasma processeso Atomic layer deposition
o Parylene deposition (Gorham Process)
o Polymer processing (mixing, degassing, curing)
o Spin coating
o Surface mount technology and assembly processes

• Evaluation of fabricated prototypes for material characterization, process optimization and yield improvement;
• Maintaining a clean working area
• Ensuring safe operation of equipment
• Assisting students with experiments
• Preparing detailed documentation on process development, including project-specific reporting
• Procuring materials, consumables, spare parts as well as new equipment for routine maintenance and introduction of new processes and technologies.

What we expect from you

• Successfully completed vocational training in a relevant area e.g. microtechnology
• Experience as a lab technician in at least one of the aforementioned technologies
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary, intercultural and international teams
• An eye for detail and good documentation skills
• Experience of working with and maintaining vacuum deposition systems, particularly atomic layer deposition, chemical vapour deposition and sputtering
• Experience with thin-film polymers e.g. Parylene
• Experience with microscopy
• Good communication skills in German and good command of English

Should your profile not correspond to the requirements to the full extent, do not hesitate to apply. If you have a learn-on-the-job mentality and high motivation support will always be provided when needed.
What you can expect from us

• You will be embedded in a highly motivated, international team
• You will be exposed to a cutting edge research environment
• You will have access to excellent equipment in a new lab
• You will receive support from experienced scientists
• You will receive training on all necessary equipment;
• You will have opportunities for further training and personal development, tailored to your needs after discussion with your manager
• We support a healthy work-life balance by offering flexible working hours and a variety of schemes to help you combine your private and professional life

Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.
In case of identical qualifications preference will be given to severely disabled candidates.
We would like to point out that the chosen job title also includes the third gender.
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft emphasises gender-independent professional equality.
This vacancy is also available on a part-time basis.
The contract is initially limited to two years with the potential for an extension.
This is a full-time position (39 hours per week).

Fraunhofer is Europe’s largest application-oriented research organization. Our research efforts are geared entirely to people’s needs: health, security, communication, energy and the environment. As a result, the work undertaken by our researchers and developers has a significant impact on people’s lives. We are creative. We shape technology. We design products. We improve methods and techniques. We open up new vistas.

Please apply exclusively online via our job portal. We look forward to getting to know you!

http://www.izm.fraunhofer.de

Job Reference: IZM-2021-47

Closing Date: 16.01.2022

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