Job Description

At IMS Nanofabrication, we shape the future — one nanometer at a time. Headquartered in Austria, with subsidiaries in Vienna, Taiwan, South Korea, and the USA, we are a global leader in semiconductor technology Our cutting-edge mask writers power the world's most advanced chip manufacturing, making high-performance smartphones, PCs, and data centers possible. By pushing the boundaries of nanofabrication, we enable innovation at the smallest scale — driving progress on a global level.

As an Optics Design Engineer, you will contribute to the theoretical and simulation backbone of our electron-optical systems and help enable the highest writing performance of our MBMW technology. Working closely with interdisciplinary experts, you will analyze complex physical effects, optimize electron-optical components and turn scientific understanding into real technological impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate and optimize electron-optical components in different simulation environments
• Analyze parasitic effects and develop sustainable mitigation strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives from a technical perspective
• Contribute to the theoretical understanding of highly sophisticated optical systems
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across Engineering, System Validation, Application & Testing and Mechanical Design
• Support internal and external stakeholders with deep technical expertise
• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of simulation methods, models and engineering approaches

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering of a related technical field
• or MSc in Physics, Engineering of a related technical field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• Proven record of analytical problem solving and a structured and scientific mindset
• Hands-on experience in scientific computing with Python
• Solid understanding of optics, charged particle physics or related physical domains
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing or other high-tech industries is a plus
• Experience with finite element simulations and/or with particle simulation mit GEANT4 is a plus
• Technical project management experience is considered an advantage
• Very good English skills and the ability to collaborate in international, interdisciplinary teams

Additional Information

What you can look forward to:

• Career & Development: Exciting opportunities to grow professionally and personally - in an international environment
• Team Culture: Dynamic, collegial and open to new ideas - together we are writing the future
• Health & well-being: Company doctor and psychologist - support for your health
• Bonus program: All employees benefit from our success - together we achieve more
• Job bike: Environmentally friendly commuting and staying fit - with us you can lease your bike at a reasonable price
• Events & team building: Summer party, business run, cool team events - we celebrate our successes together
• Employee discounts: From car washes to wellness days - benefit from many discounts
• Flexibility: Flexible working hours, the option to work from home and workation in EU
• Catering: Fresh fruit and drinks right in the office and a subsidized canteen within walking distance
• Mobility: Very good public transport connections and discounted parking with direct access from the office to the garage

With us you will receive an attractive annual gross salary from 63.000 € (plus bonus, KV Metallgewerbe). Depending on your experience, this can also be higher.

No matter where you are from, how you live, what you believe in - we look forward to receiving your application! What counts for us is the person, not the label. That's why we welcome your unique perspective.

We are committed to equal opportunities and want all applications to be assessed with an open mind. You are welcome to remove your personal information such as age, origin etc. from your CV. We don't need a photo either. This way we can concentrate on the essentials: your qualifications and experience!