Semiconductor Equipment Engineer (all genders)

The SAL team is looking for a motivated and hands-on R&D Service Engineer to support our cleanroom team. At SAL MicroFab, we work in a modern R&D cleanroom environment with high-end semiconductor equipment, bridging science and industry through innovative research and technology development.

In this position, you will take ownership of technical tasks that are essential for keeping our cleanroom operations running reliably and efficiently. You will work closely with engineers, researchers, and external suppliers while continuously developing your technical skills in a highly innovative environment. Your contribution will directly support cutting-edge research and future technology development at SAL.

Your Future Tasks Include

• Independently carrying out maintenance, troubleshooting, and servicing of high-end cleanroom equipment
• Planning and coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities on semiconductor tools
• Supporting the continuous improvement of maintenance processes and equipment reliability within the cleanroom environment
• Performing regular inspections of cleanroom facilities and infrastructure
• Assisting the cleanroom team with daily operational and technical tasks
• Preparing and maintaining technical documentation, maintenance records, and operating procedures
• Working closely with equipment suppliers and process engineers to improve tool performance and support advanced process development
• Coordinating service activities with external vendors as well as internal stakeholders
• Supporting organizational and administrative activities within the team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
  
  

Your Profile

• Completed apprenticeship or HTL degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or a comparable technical field
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working in an ISO 4/5/6 cleanroom environment
• Experience in servicing, troubleshooting, and maintaining cleanroom or semiconductor equipment
• A reliable and motivated team player who is also able to work independently and solve technical challenges proactively
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and service manuals
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel); experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus
• Good communication skills in German and English
• Comfortable working in an international and collaborative research environment where flexibility and teamwork are important
  
  

Important Facts About SAL

• Diverse research activities with many technical challenges.
• State-of-the-art laboratory facilities and equipment.
• Location in the heart of Europe in Austria – relocation support for non-European nationalities.
• Internal and external training opportunities for career development.
• Family & children friendly - actively shaping the compatibility of family and career.
• “Vital4SAL” to promote a healthy workplace (e.g. SAL coaching pool, trainings on mental health, physical activities, healthy snacks, 24/7 accident insurance)
• € 4 per day meal allowance in restaurants or € 2 per working day in supermarkets.
• Public transport initiative (subsidy for the “Klimaticket”)
• Our values: Open door policy, flexibility in working hours, casual dress code, diverse teams, working with people of different nationalities, informal communication, lifelong learning, compatibility of family and career, sustainability, personal growth, and collective advancement.
  
  

This position is subject to the Collective Agreement for employees in non-university research (Research CA) starting in occupational group D (D1 salary = EUR 3.328, paid 14 times a year) based on 38,5 hours per week).

About Us

Silicon Austria Labs (SAL) is a top research center for Electronics and Software Based Systems (ESBS). At three locations (Graz, Villach, Linz), SAL is conducting research along the entire ESBS value chain in the areas of sensor systems, power electronics, intelligent wireless systems, microsystems and embedded systems to develop future-oriented solutions for industrial production, health, energy, mobility, safety and more. SAL brings together key players from industry, science and research and thus valuable expertise and know-how and conducts cooperative, application-oriented research along the value chain. Cooperative projects are co-financed by SAL and enable a fast and unbureaucratic project start. SAL is thus shaping the high-tech location Austria and Europe and developing the future.

Innovation is our top priority and so are our employees. We are a family-friendly company and support the compatibility of work and family as much as possible. That is why we have been awarded the Work and Family Certificate until 2026. But we are constantly working on new measures to offer our employees an environment where they feel good, healthy and motivated.